Hackmanite and Magnesite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Effervesces in hot HCl
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.27-2.33
  
2.92-3.12
  
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
[10 1 1] perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
  
3.5-4.5
  
Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Hackmanite and Magnesite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hackmanite and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hackmanite- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hackmanite and Magnesite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hackmanite and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hackmanite and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hackmanite is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.