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Vanadinite and Hackmanite Physical Properties


Hackmanite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1   
2.27-2.33   

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

Cleavage
None   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
C20H36   
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Vanadinite and Hackmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Hackmanite chemical formula.

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Vanadinite and Hackmanite Specific Gravity

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

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