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Goshenite and Hackmanite Physical Properties


Hackmanite and Goshenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.90  
2.27-2.33  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
3,1 basal  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6  
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Goshenite and Hackmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goshenite 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 Goshenite and Hackmanite chemical formula.

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Goshenite and Hackmanite Specific Gravity

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

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