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Hexagonite and Lawsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.98-3.03
3.09
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
[110] perfect; [010] distinct
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Hexagonite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hexagonite and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hexagonite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hexagonite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hexagonite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.