Hexagonite and Hardystonite Physical Properties

Hexagonite and Hardystonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hexagonite and Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Hexagonite and Hardystonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hexagonite and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hexagonite and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hexagonite is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.