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Smoky Quartz and Hematite 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
2.655.00-5.30
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
76
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Smoky Quartz and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smoky Quartz and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Smoky Quartz and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smoky Quartz and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smoky Quartz and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smoky Quartz is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.