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Hexagonite and Natrolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.98-3.032.20-2.26
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
[110] perfect; [010] distinct
Perfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-65-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hexagonite and Natrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hexagonite and Natrolite 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 Natrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Natrolite- Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hexagonite and Natrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hexagonite and Natrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hexagonite and Natrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hexagonite is 2.20-2.26 whereas that of Natrolite is 2.20-2.26.