Caledonite and Hackmanite Physical Properties

Caledonite and Hackmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Caledonite 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 Caledonite and Hackmanite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Hackmanite- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Caledonite and Hackmanite Specific Gravity

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