Hackmanite and Cordierite Physical Properties

Hackmanite

Cordierite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.27-2.33

2.57-2.66

1.5 Fracture

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6

7-7.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Mg2Al4Si5O18

Hackmanite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hackmanite and Cordierite 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 Cordierite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hackmanite- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

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Hackmanite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hackmanite and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hackmanite and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hackmanite is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.