Hexagonite and Siderite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.98-3.03
3.83-3.89
Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Cleavage
[110] perfect; [010] distinct
Perfect on {01 1 1}
Mohs Hardness
5-6
3.5-4.5
Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hexagonite and Siderite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hexagonite and Siderite 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 Siderite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hexagonite and Siderite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hexagonite and Siderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hexagonite and Siderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hexagonite is 3.83-3.89 whereas that of Siderite is 3.83-3.89.