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Heliodor and Hodgkinsonite Physical Properties


Hodgkinsonite and Heliodor Physical Properties


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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{???} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
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Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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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.

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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.

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