Home
Gemstones


Hackmanite and Anhydrite Physical Properties


Anhydrite and Hackmanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.27-2.33  
2.90-2.98  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
CaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Hackmanite and Anhydrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hackmanite and Anhydrite 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 Anhydrite chemical formula.

Compare Semi Precious Gemstones

Hackmanite and Anhydrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hackmanite and Anhydrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hackmanite and Anhydrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hackmanite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Anhydrite is 2.90-2.98.

Semi Precious Gemstones

Semi Precious Gemstones


Compare Semi Precious Gemstones