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Hexagonite and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Tsavorite and Hexagonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.98-3.03  
3.55-3.73  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
[110] perfect; [010] distinct  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  

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Hexagonite and Tsavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hexagonite and Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite chemical formula.

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Hexagonite and Tsavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hexagonite and Tsavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hexagonite and Tsavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hexagonite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Tsavorite is 3.55-3.73.

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