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Hackmanite and Muscovite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Elastic
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.27-2.332.78-2.88
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Micaceous, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on the {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-62-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Hackmanite and Muscovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hackmanite and Muscovite 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 Muscovite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hackmanite- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Hackmanite and Muscovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hackmanite and Muscovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hackmanite and Muscovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hackmanite is 2.78-2.88 whereas that of Muscovite is 2.78-2.88.