Hexagonite and Californite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.98-3.03
  
3.32-3.47
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
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Cleavage
[110] perfect; [010] distinct
  
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Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Hexagonite and Californite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hexagonite and Californite 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 Californite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Californite- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Hexagonite and Californite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hexagonite and Californite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hexagonite and Californite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hexagonite is 3.32-3.47 whereas that of Californite is 3.32-3.47.