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Hexagonite and Bort Physical Properties


Bort and Hexagonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.98-3.03  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
[110] perfect; [010] distinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
-9999  

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

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Hexagonite and Bort Chemical Formula

While comparing Hexagonite and Bort 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 Hexagonite and Bort chemical formula.

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Hexagonite and Bort Specific Gravity

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

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