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Hackmanite and Dumortierite Physical Properties


Dumortierite and Hackmanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.27-2.33  
3.26-3.41  

Fracture
-  
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
7-8.5  

Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
AlAl6O3BSi3O18  

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Hackmanite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hackmanite and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

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Hackmanite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hackmanite and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hackmanite and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hackmanite is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.

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