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Hackmanite

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Hackmanite and Taaffeite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.27-2.33
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Perfect
5.5-6
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
 
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3.60-3.61
Conchoidal
Imperfect/fair/absent
8-8.5
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Hackmanite and Taaffeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hackmanite and Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite chemical formula.

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Hackmanite and Taaffeite Specific Gravity

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