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Hackmanite and Pezzottaite Physical Properties


Pezzottaite and Hackmanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.27-2.33  
2.90-3.14  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Imperfect; basal  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Hackmanite and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hackmanite and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.

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Hackmanite and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hackmanite and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hackmanite and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hackmanite is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.

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