Chiastolite and Hexagonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.00-3.15
  
2.98-3.03
  
Fracture
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Uneven
  
Cleavage
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[110] perfect; [010] distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
  
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Chiastolite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite and Hexagonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chiastolite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chiastolite and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chiastolite and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chiastolite is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.