Demantoid and Hodgkinsonite Physical Properties

Demantoid

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

3.77-3.954.06-4.08

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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{???} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.54.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Demantoid and Hodgkinsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Demantoid 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 Demantoid and Hodgkinsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 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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Demantoid and Hodgkinsonite Specific Gravity

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