Vlasovite and Hackmanite Physical Properties

Vlasovite

Hackmanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.972.27-2.33

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {010}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

65.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Vlasovite and Hackmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite and Hackmanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hackmanite- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Vlasovite and Hackmanite Specific Gravity

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