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Coral and Hodgkinsonite Physical Properties


Hodgkinsonite and Coral Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.70   
4.06-4.08   

Fracture
Irregular, Irregular, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{???} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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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.

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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.

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