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Alabaster and Hackmanite Physical Properties


Hackmanite and Alabaster Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.30   
2.27-2.33   

Fracture
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UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
2   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Alabaster and Hackmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster 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 Alabaster and Hackmanite chemical formula.

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Alabaster and Hackmanite Specific Gravity

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

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