Hackmanite and Polyhalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
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Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.27-2.33
  
2.78
  
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
  
3.5
  
Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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Hackmanite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hackmanite and Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hackmanite- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Hackmanite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hackmanite and Polyhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hackmanite and Polyhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hackmanite is 2.78 whereas that of Polyhalite is 2.78.