Agate and Hexagonite Physical Properties

Agate

Hexagonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.642.98-3.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

[110] perfect; [010] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Agate and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Hexagonite 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 Agate and Hexagonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Agate- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Agate and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.