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Hexagonite and Sugilite Physical Properties


Sugilite and Hexagonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.98-3.03   
2.69-2.79   

Fracture
Uneven   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
[110] perfect; [010] distinct   
Poor on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Hexagonite and Sugilite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hexagonite and Sugilite 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 Sugilite chemical formula.

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Hexagonite and Sugilite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hexagonite and Sugilite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hexagonite and Sugilite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hexagonite is 2.69-2.79 whereas that of Sugilite is 2.69-2.79.

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