Hexagonite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

Hexagonite

Chalcedony

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.98-3.03

2.55-2.70

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann

1.6 Cleavage

[110] perfect; [010] distinct

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6

6.5-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO₂

Hexagonite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Hexagonite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO₂

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Hexagonite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hexagonite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hexagonite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hexagonite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.