Hackmanite and Sphalerite Physical Properties

Hackmanite

Sphalerite

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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

2.27-2.333.95-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-63.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hackmanite and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hackmanite and Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hackmanite- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Hackmanite and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hackmanite and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hackmanite and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hackmanite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.