Baryte and Hackmanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.3-5
2.27-2.33
Fracture
Irregular/uneven
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
Not Available
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Baryte and Hackmanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Baryte 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 Baryte and Hackmanite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Hackmanite- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Baryte and Hackmanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Hackmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Hackmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 2.27-2.33 whereas that of Hackmanite is 2.27-2.33.