Arfvedsonite and Hackmanite Physical Properties

Arfvedsonite

Hackmanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.3-3.5

2.27-2.33

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [110]

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6

5.5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Arfvedsonite and Hackmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite and Hackmanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
Chemical formula of Hackmanite- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Arfvedsonite and Hackmanite Specific Gravity

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