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Agate and Hexagonite Physical Properties


Hexagonite and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64   
2.98-3.03   

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

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
[110] perfect; [010] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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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.

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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.

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