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Hexagonite and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.98-3.03
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
[110] perfect; [010] distinct
{0110} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO2

Hexagonite and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Hexagonite and Smoky Quartz physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Hexagonite and Smoky Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2

Hexagonite and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hexagonite and Smoky Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hexagonite and Smoky Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hexagonite is 2.65 whereas that of Smoky Quartz is 2.65.