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Hackmanite and Staurolite Physical Properties


Staurolite and Hackmanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.27-2.33  
3.7-3.8  

Fracture
-  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Distinct on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Hackmanite and Staurolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hackmanite and Staurolite 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 Staurolite chemical formula.

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Hackmanite and Staurolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hackmanite and Staurolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hackmanite and Staurolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hackmanite is 3.7-3.8 whereas that of Staurolite is 3.7-3.8.

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