Erythrite and Hackmanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Sectile
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.06
2.27-2.33
Fracture
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Erythrite and Hackmanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Erythrite 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 Erythrite and Hackmanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Hackmanite- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Erythrite and Hackmanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Erythrite and Hackmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Erythrite and Hackmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Erythrite is 2.27-2.33 whereas that of Hackmanite is 2.27-2.33.