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Hackmanite and Beryl Physical Properties


Beryl and Hackmanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.27-2.33  
2.60-2.90  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Imperfect on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Be3Al2Si6O18  

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Hackmanite and Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Hackmanite and Beryl 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 Hackmanite and Beryl chemical formula.

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Hackmanite and Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hackmanite and Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hackmanite and Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hackmanite is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Beryl is 2.60-2.90.

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