Gaspeite and Hexagonite Physical Properties

Gaspeite

Hexagonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

HCl soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.712.98-3.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{10 1 1} Good

[110] perfect; [010] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

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

Gaspeite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Hexagonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Gaspeite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

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