Hexagonite and Tourmaline Physical Properties

Hexagonite and Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Hexagonite and Tourmaline 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 Tourmaline chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.

Hexagonite and Tourmaline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hexagonite and Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hexagonite and Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hexagonite is 2.85-3.35 whereas that of Tourmaline is 2.85-3.35.