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Hessonite and Hackmanite Physical Properties


Hackmanite and Hessonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73   
2.27-2.33   

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

Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
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Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Hessonite and Hackmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hessonite and Hackmanite 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 Hessonite and Hackmanite chemical formula.

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Hessonite and Hackmanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hessonite and Hackmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hessonite and Hackmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hessonite is 2.27-2.33 whereas that of Hackmanite is 2.27-2.33.

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