Hackmanite and Brazilianite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.27-2.33
2.98-2.99
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Gems
Cleavage
Not Available
(010) Distinct to good
Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hackmanite and Brazilianite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hackmanite and Brazilianite 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 Brazilianite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hackmanite- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Brazilianite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hackmanite and Brazilianite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hackmanite and Brazilianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hackmanite and Brazilianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hackmanite is 2.98-2.99 whereas that of Brazilianite is 2.98-2.99.