Hackmanite and Friedelite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.27-2.33
  
3.06-3.19
  
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
{010} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
  
4-5
  
Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Hackmanite and Friedelite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hackmanite and Friedelite 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 Friedelite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hackmanite- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Hackmanite and Friedelite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hackmanite and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hackmanite and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hackmanite is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.