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Chiastolite and Hardystonite Physical Properties


Hardystonite and Chiastolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.00-3.15   
3.396-3.443   

Fracture
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Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Not Available   
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)   
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Chiastolite and Hardystonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chiastolite and Hardystonite 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 Chiastolite and Hardystonite chemical formula.

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Chiastolite and Hardystonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chiastolite and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chiastolite and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chiastolite is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.

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