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Hackmanite and Wulfenite Physical Properties


Wulfenite and Hackmanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.27-2.33  
6.50-7.00  

Fracture
-  
Irregular, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
3  

Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Hackmanite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hackmanite and Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite chemical formula.

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Hackmanite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hackmanite and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hackmanite and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hackmanite is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.

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