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Smoky Quartz and Hexagonite 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
2.65
2.98-3.03
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
[110] perfect; [010] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Smoky Quartz and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smoky Quartz and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.

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

Smoky Quartz and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smoky Quartz and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smoky Quartz and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smoky Quartz is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.