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Hackmanite and Sanidine Physical Properties


Sanidine and Hackmanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.27-2.33  
2.54-2.61  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect  
{001} Perfect, {010} Good  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
6  

Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Hackmanite and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Hackmanite and Sanidine 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 Sanidine chemical formula.

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Hackmanite and Sanidine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hackmanite and Sanidine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hackmanite and Sanidine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hackmanite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Sanidine is 2.54-2.61.

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