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Hackmanite and Chondrodite Physical Properties


Chondrodite and Hackmanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.27-2.33  
3.10-3.20  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Poor to good on (001)  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Hackmanite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hackmanite and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

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Hackmanite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hackmanite and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hackmanite and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hackmanite is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.

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