Hackmanite and Taaffeite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.27-2.33
3.60-3.61
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Not Available
Imperfect/fair/absent
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
8-8.5
Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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.
- Chemical formula of Hackmanite- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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 and Taaffeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hackmanite is 3.60-3.61 whereas that of Taaffeite is 3.60-3.61.