Jadeite and Hackmanite Physical Properties

Jadeite and Hackmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite 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 Jadeite and Hackmanite chemical formula.

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

Jadeite and Hackmanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Hackmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Hackmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 2.27-2.33 whereas that of Hackmanite is 2.27-2.33.