Hackmanite and Chlorapatite Physical Properties

Hackmanite and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hackmanite and Chlorapatite 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 Chlorapatite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Hackmanite- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Hackmanite and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hackmanite and Chlorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hackmanite and Chlorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hackmanite is 3.17-3.18 whereas that of Chlorapatite is 3.17-3.18.