Kutnohorite and Hackmanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.12
  
2.27-2.33
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 1}
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
3-4
  
5.5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Kutnohorite and Hackmanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite and Hackmanite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Hackmanite- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Kutnohorite and Hackmanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kutnohorite and Hackmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kutnohorite and Hackmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kutnohorite is 2.27-2.33 whereas that of Hackmanite is 2.27-2.33.