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Hackmanite
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Hackmanite and Poldervaartite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.27-2.332.91
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
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None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Hackmanite and Poldervaartite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hackmanite and Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hackmanite- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Poldervaartite- (Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Hackmanite and Poldervaartite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hackmanite and Poldervaartite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hackmanite and Poldervaartite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hackmanite is 2.91 whereas that of Poldervaartite is 2.91.