Euclase and Hackmanite Physical Properties

Euclase

Hackmanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.08-3.122.27-2.33

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle, Metallic

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

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Euclase and Hackmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Euclase 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 Euclase and Hackmanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Euclase- BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Hackmanite- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Euclase and Hackmanite Specific Gravity

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