Hackmanite and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties

Hackmanite and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hackmanite and Pyroxmangite 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 Pyroxmangite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Hackmanite- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hackmanite and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hackmanite and Pyroxmangite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hackmanite and Pyroxmangite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hackmanite is 3.76-3.77 whereas that of Pyroxmangite is 3.76-3.77.