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Piemontite and Hackmanite Physical Properties


Hackmanite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
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Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.27-2.33   

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

Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Piemontite and Hackmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Piemontite 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 Piemontite and Hackmanite chemical formula.

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Piemontite and Hackmanite Specific Gravity

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

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