Hackmanite and Cordierite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.27-2.33
2.57-2.66
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Not Available
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
7-7.5
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
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.