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Hackmanite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Hackmanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.27-2.33   
1.993   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

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Hackmanite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hackmanite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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Hackmanite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hackmanite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hackmanite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hackmanite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.

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