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Hexagonite and Eosphorite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.98-3.033.05-3.08
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

[110] perfect; [010] distinct
Poor on {100}

Mohs Hardness

5-65
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hexagonite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hexagonite and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hexagonite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hexagonite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hexagonite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hexagonite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.