Diamond and Hexagonite Physical Properties

Diamond

Hexagonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.50-3.532.98-3.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

111 (perfect in four directions)

[110] perfect; [010] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

105-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Diamond and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Hexagonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diamond- C
Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Diamond and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diamond and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diamond and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diamond is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.