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Hackmanite and Moissanite Physical Properties


Moissanite and Hackmanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.27-2.33  
3.17-3.24  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
(0001) indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
9-9.5  

Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Hackmanite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hackmanite and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.

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Hackmanite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hackmanite and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hackmanite and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hackmanite is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.

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