Herderite and Hackmanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.02
2.27-2.33
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Herderite and Hackmanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Herderite and Hackmanite 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 Herderite and Hackmanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Hackmanite- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Herderite and Hackmanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Herderite and Hackmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Herderite and Hackmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Herderite is 2.27-2.33 whereas that of Hackmanite is 2.27-2.33.