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Chalcedony and Hexagonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
2.98-3.03
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
[110] perfect; [010] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chalcedony and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Hexagonite chemical formula.

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

Chalcedony and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

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