Coral and Hodgkinsonite Physical Properties

Coral

Hodgkinsonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.704.06-4.08

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular, Irregular, Gemstones of the world (2001)

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{???} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-44.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Coral and Hodgkinsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Coral and Hodgkinsonite 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 Coral and Hodgkinsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Coral- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Hodgkinsonite- Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Coral and Hodgkinsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Coral and Hodgkinsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Coral and Hodgkinsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Coral is 4.06-4.08 whereas that of Hodgkinsonite is 4.06-4.08.