Hackmanite and Afghanite Physical Properties

Hackmanite and Afghanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hackmanite and Afghanite 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 Hackmanite and Afghanite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Hackmanite- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Afghanite- (Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hackmanite and Afghanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hackmanite and Afghanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hackmanite and Afghanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hackmanite is 2.55-2.65 whereas that of Afghanite is 2.55-2.65.