Hexagonite and Diamond Physical Properties

Hexagonite

Diamond

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.98-3.033.50-3.53

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

[110] perfect; [010] distinct

111 (perfect in four directions)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-610

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Hexagonite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Hexagonite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

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

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Hexagonite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hexagonite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hexagonite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hexagonite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.