Hodgkinsonite and Crystal Quartz Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.06-4.08
  
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Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
  
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Cleavage
{???} Perfect
  
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Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
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Hodgkinsonite and Crystal Quartz Chemical Formula
While comparing Hodgkinsonite and Crystal Quartz 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 Hodgkinsonite and Crystal Quartz chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hodgkinsonite- Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Hodgkinsonite and Crystal Quartz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hodgkinsonite and Crystal Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hodgkinsonite and Crystal Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hodgkinsonite is Not Available whereas that of Crystal Quartz is Not Available.