Riebeckite and Hackmanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.28-3.44
2.27-2.33
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
5.0-6.0
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
Not Available
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Riebeckite and Hackmanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite and Hackmanite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Hackmanite- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Riebeckite and Hackmanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Riebeckite and Hackmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Riebeckite and Hackmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Riebeckite is 2.27-2.33 whereas that of Hackmanite is 2.27-2.33.