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Hexagonite and Nuummite Physical Properties


Nuummite and Hexagonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.98-3.03   
3.18-3.37   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
[110] perfect; [010] distinct   
Perfect on 210   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
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Hexagonite and Nuummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hexagonite and Nuummite 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 Nuummite chemical formula.

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Hexagonite and Nuummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hexagonite and Nuummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hexagonite and Nuummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hexagonite is 3.18-3.37 whereas that of Nuummite is 3.18-3.37.

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