Hackmanite and Glaucophane Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.27-2.33
3-3.15
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Not Available
Good on [110] and on [001]
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
6.0-6.5
Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Hackmanite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula
While comparing Hackmanite and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hackmanite- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Hackmanite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hackmanite and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hackmanite and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hackmanite is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.