Hackmanite and Hiddenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.27-2.33
3.15-3.21
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Not Available
1,2 prismatic
Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
LiAlSi2O6
Hackmanite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hackmanite and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hackmanite- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
Hackmanite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hackmanite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hackmanite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hackmanite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.