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Hackmanite and Boleite Physical Properties


Boleite and Hackmanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.27-2.33  
5.05  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect  
[001] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Hackmanite and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hackmanite and Boleite 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 Boleite chemical formula.

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Hackmanite and Boleite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hackmanite and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hackmanite and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hackmanite is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.

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