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Hexagonite and Demantoid Physical Properties


Demantoid and Hexagonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.98-3.03   
3.77-3.95   

Fracture
Uneven   
Not Available   

Cleavage
[110] perfect; [010] distinct   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Hexagonite and Demantoid Chemical Formula

While comparing Hexagonite and Demantoid 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 Demantoid chemical formula.

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Hexagonite and Demantoid Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hexagonite and Demantoid Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hexagonite and Demantoid Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hexagonite is 3.77-3.95 whereas that of Demantoid is 3.77-3.95.

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