Hackmanite and Realgar Physical Properties

Hackmanite and Realgar Chemical Formula

While comparing Hackmanite and Realgar 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 Realgar chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Hackmanite- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hackmanite and Realgar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hackmanite and Realgar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hackmanite and Realgar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hackmanite is 3.56 whereas that of Realgar is 3.56.