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Hexagonite and Scolecite Physical Properties


Scolecite and Hexagonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.98-3.03   
2.20-2.23   

Fracture
Uneven   
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
[110] perfect; [010] distinct   
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Hexagonite and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hexagonite and Scolecite 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 Scolecite chemical formula.

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Hexagonite and Scolecite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hexagonite and Scolecite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hexagonite and Scolecite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hexagonite is 2.20-2.23 whereas that of Scolecite is 2.20-2.23.

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