Holmquistite and Hackmanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.95-3.13
2.27-2.33
Fracture
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UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{210} Perfect
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Chemical Composition
Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Holmquistite and Hackmanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Holmquistite 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 Holmquistite and Hackmanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Holmquistite- Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Hackmanite- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Holmquistite and Hackmanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Holmquistite and Hackmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Holmquistite and Hackmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Holmquistite is 2.27-2.33 whereas that of Hackmanite is 2.27-2.33.