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Hexagonite and Verdite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.98-3.032.80-3.0
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
[110] perfect; [010] distinct
{110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-63
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
NaFeS2•2(H2O)

Hexagonite and Verdite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hexagonite and Verdite 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 Verdite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)

Hexagonite and Verdite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hexagonite and Verdite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hexagonite and Verdite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hexagonite is 2.80-3.0 whereas that of Verdite is 2.80-3.0.