Hexagonite and Diaspore Physical Properties

Hexagonite

Diaspore

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Very brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.98-3.033.30-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

[110] perfect; [010] distinct

{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-66.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Hexagonite and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Hexagonite and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Hexagonite and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hexagonite and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hexagonite and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hexagonite is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.