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Hexagonite and Gahnite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.98-3.03
4.00-4.62
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
[110] perfect; [010] distinct
Indistinct parting on [111]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hexagonite and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hexagonite and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hexagonite and Gahnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hexagonite and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hexagonite and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hexagonite is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.