Clinozoisite and Hackmanite Physical Properties

Clinozoisite and Hackmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite and Hackmanite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Hackmanite- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Clinozoisite and Hackmanite Specific Gravity

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