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Hexagonite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.98-3.032.58-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
[110] perfect; [010] distinct
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-66.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Hexagonite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Hexagonite and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Hexagonite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hexagonite and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hexagonite and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hexagonite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.