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Smoky Quartz and Hackmanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.27-2.33
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
75.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Smoky Quartz and Hackmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smoky Quartz and Hackmanite 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 Smoky Quartz and Hackmanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Hackmanite- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Smoky Quartz and Hackmanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smoky Quartz and Hackmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smoky Quartz and Hackmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smoky Quartz is 2.27-2.33 whereas that of Hackmanite is 2.27-2.33.