Smoky Quartz and Hanksite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Readily soluble in water
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.65
  
2.562
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
  
Good on {0001}
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
  
Smoky Quartz and Hanksite Chemical Formula
While comparing Smoky Quartz and Hanksite 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 Hanksite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Smoky Quartz and Hanksite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smoky Quartz and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smoky Quartz and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smoky Quartz is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.