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Hexagonite and Dumortierite Physical Properties


Dumortierite and Hexagonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.98-3.03   
3.26-3.41   

Fracture
Uneven   
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
[110] perfect; [010] distinct   
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
7-8.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
AlAl6O3BSi3O18   

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Hexagonite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hexagonite and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

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Hexagonite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hexagonite and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hexagonite and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hexagonite is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.

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