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Hackmanite and Charoite Physical Properties


Charoite and Hackmanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.27-2.33  
2.54-2.78  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Good in three directions  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Hackmanite and Charoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hackmanite and Charoite 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 Charoite chemical formula.

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Hackmanite and Charoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hackmanite and Charoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hackmanite and Charoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hackmanite is 2.54-2.78 whereas that of Charoite is 2.54-2.78.

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