Hexagonite and Strontianite Physical Properties

Hexagonite

Strontianite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.98-3.033.63-3.79

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

[110] perfect; [010] distinct

{110} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-63.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Hexagonite and Strontianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hexagonite and Strontianite 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 Strontianite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Hexagonite and Strontianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hexagonite and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hexagonite and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hexagonite is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.