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Hexagonite
Hexagonite

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Hexagonite and Ruby Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.98-3.033.97-4.05
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Conchoidal

Cleavage

[110] perfect; [010] distinct
No true cleavage

Mohs Hardness

5-69
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Al 2 O 3

Hexagonite and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Hexagonite and Ruby 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 Ruby chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Ruby- Al 2 O 3

Hexagonite and Ruby Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hexagonite and Ruby Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hexagonite and Ruby Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hexagonite is 3.97-4.05 whereas that of Ruby is 3.97-4.05.