Chromite and Hackmanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8
  
2.27-2.33
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5
  
5.5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4
  
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Chromite and Hackmanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chromite 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 Chromite and Hackmanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
- Chemical formula of Hackmanite- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chromite and Hackmanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Hackmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Hackmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 2.27-2.33 whereas that of Hackmanite is 2.27-2.33.