Hackmanite and Microcline Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.27-2.33
2.55-2.63
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Cleavage
Not Available
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Hackmanite and Microcline Chemical Formula
While comparing Hackmanite and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hackmanite- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Hackmanite and Microcline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hackmanite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hackmanite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hackmanite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.