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Hexagonite and Chondrodite Physical Properties


Chondrodite and Hexagonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.98-3.03   
3.10-3.20   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
[110] perfect; [010] distinct   
Poor to good on (001)   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Hexagonite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hexagonite and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

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Hexagonite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hexagonite and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hexagonite and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hexagonite is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.

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