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Hackmanite and Danburite Physical Properties


Danburite and Hackmanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.27-2.33  
2.97-3.03  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
{001} Poor  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
7  

Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Hackmanite and Danburite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hackmanite and Danburite 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 Danburite chemical formula.

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Hackmanite and Danburite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hackmanite and Danburite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hackmanite and Danburite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hackmanite is 2.97-3.03 whereas that of Danburite is 2.97-3.03.

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