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Rhodolite and Hackmanite Physical Properties


Hackmanite and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.84   
2.27-2.33   

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

Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Rhodolite and Hackmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Hackmanite chemical formula.

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Rhodolite and Hackmanite Specific Gravity

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

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