Wardite and Hackmanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.81
  
2.27-2.33
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
{001} Perfect
  
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Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
  
5.5-6
  
Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Wardite and Hackmanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Wardite 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 Wardite and Hackmanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Wardite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Hackmanite- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Wardite and Hackmanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wardite and Hackmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wardite and Hackmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wardite is 2.27-2.33 whereas that of Hackmanite is 2.27-2.33.