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Sugilite and Hackmanite Physical Properties


Hackmanite and Sugilite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.69-2.79  
2.27-2.33  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Poor on {0001}  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Sugilite and Hackmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sugilite 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 Sugilite and Hackmanite chemical formula.

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Sugilite and Hackmanite Specific Gravity

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

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