Heliodor and Hodgkinsonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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4.06-4.08
  
Fracture
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UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
7.5
  
4.5-5
  
Chemical Composition
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Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Heliodor and Hodgkinsonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Heliodor 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 Heliodor and Hodgkinsonite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Hodgkinsonite- Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Heliodor and Hodgkinsonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Heliodor and Hodgkinsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Heliodor and Hodgkinsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Heliodor is 4.06-4.08 whereas that of Hodgkinsonite is 4.06-4.08.