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Hexagonite and Pollucite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Readily soluble in HF
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.98-3.03
2.86-2.94
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[110] perfect; [010] distinct
None observed
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Hexagonite and Pollucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hexagonite and Pollucite 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 Pollucite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Pollucite- (Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Hexagonite and Pollucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hexagonite and Pollucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hexagonite and Pollucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hexagonite is 2.86-2.94 whereas that of Pollucite is 2.86-2.94.