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Amber and Hexagonite Physical Properties


Hexagonite and Amber Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10   
2.98-3.03   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven   

Cleavage
None   
[110] perfect; [010] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]   
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Amber and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Hexagonite chemical formula.

Amber and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

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

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