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Gaspeite and Hackmanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
HCl soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.71
2.27-2.33
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gaspeite and Hackmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Hackmanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
  • Chemical formula of Hackmanite- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gaspeite and Hackmanite Specific Gravity

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