Hexagonite and Riebeckite Physical Properties

Hexagonite

Riebeckite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.98-3.033.28-3.44

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Splintery, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

[110] perfect; [010] distinct

Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-65.0-6.0

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Hexagonite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hexagonite and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

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

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Hexagonite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hexagonite and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hexagonite and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hexagonite is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.