Anorthoclase and Hackmanite Physical Properties

Anorthoclase and Hackmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthoclase 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 Anorthoclase and Hackmanite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Hackmanite- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Anorthoclase and Hackmanite Specific Gravity

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