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Hexagonite and Glass Physical Properties

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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
2.39-4.00
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
[110] perfect; [010] distinct
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
4-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Hexagonite and Glass Chemical Formula

While comparing Hexagonite and Glass 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 Glass chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hexagonite and Glass Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hexagonite and Glass Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hexagonite is 2.39-4.00 whereas that of Glass is 2.39-4.00.