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Hackmanite
Hackmanite

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Hackmanite and Corundum Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.27-2.333.90-4.05
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
None – parting in 3 directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-69
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hackmanite and Corundum Chemical Formula

While comparing Hackmanite and Corundum 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 Corundum chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hackmanite- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hackmanite and Corundum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hackmanite and Corundum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hackmanite and Corundum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hackmanite is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Corundum is 3.90-4.05.