×

Hackmanite
Hackmanite

Anorthoclase
Anorthoclase



ADD
Compare
X
Hackmanite
X
Anorthoclase

Hackmanite and Anorthoclase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.27-2.332.56-2.62
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-66-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hackmanite and Anorthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Hackmanite and Anorthoclase 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 Anorthoclase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hackmanite- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hackmanite and Anorthoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hackmanite and Anorthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hackmanite and Anorthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hackmanite is 2.56-2.62 whereas that of Anorthoclase is 2.56-2.62.