Jasper and Hackmanite Physical Properties

Jasper

Hackmanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.91

2.27-2.33

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

5.5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Jasper and Hackmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper 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 Jasper and Hackmanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Hackmanite- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Jasper and Hackmanite Specific Gravity

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