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Hackmanite and Painite Physical Properties


Painite and Hackmanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.27-2.33   
4.00-4.03   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
CaZrBAl 9O 18Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Hackmanite and Painite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hackmanite and Painite 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 Painite chemical formula.

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Hackmanite and Painite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hackmanite and Painite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hackmanite and Painite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hackmanite is 4.00-4.03 whereas that of Painite is 4.00-4.03.

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