Hexagonite and Clinohedrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.98-3.03
  
3.28-3.335
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
[110] perfect; [010] distinct
  
{010} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
5.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Hexagonite and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hexagonite and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Hexagonite and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hexagonite and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hexagonite and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hexagonite is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.