Chlorapatite and Hackmanite Physical Properties

Chlorapatite and Hackmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite 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 Chlorapatite and Hackmanite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Hackmanite- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chlorapatite and Hackmanite Specific Gravity

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