Hexagonite and Sphalerite Physical Properties

Hexagonite

Sphalerite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.98-3.033.95-4.10

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven

Cleavage

[110] perfect; [010] distinct

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

Mohs Hardness

5-63.5-4

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hexagonite and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hexagonite and Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Hexagonite and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hexagonite and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hexagonite and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hexagonite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.