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Variscite and Hackmanite Physical Properties


Hackmanite and Variscite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58  
2.27-2.33  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
-  

Cleavage
[010] perfect  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Variscite and Hackmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Hackmanite chemical formula.

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Variscite and Hackmanite Specific Gravity

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

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