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Creedite and Hackmanite Physical Properties


Hackmanite and Creedite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.70   
2.27-2.33   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {100}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
4.5   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Creedite and Hackmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Creedite 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 Creedite and Hackmanite chemical formula.

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Creedite and Hackmanite Specific Gravity

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

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