Hackmanite and Weloganite Physical Properties

Hackmanite

Weloganite

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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

2.27-2.333.20-3.22

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on pseudo {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-63

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Hackmanite and Weloganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hackmanite and Weloganite 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 Weloganite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hackmanite- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Hackmanite and Weloganite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hackmanite and Weloganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hackmanite and Weloganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hackmanite is 3.20-3.22 whereas that of Weloganite is 3.20-3.22.