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Hodgkinsonite and Musgravite Physical Properties


Musgravite and Hodgkinsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.06-4.08   
3.62-3.68   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{???} Perfect   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
8-8.5   

Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Hodgkinsonite and Musgravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hodgkinsonite and Musgravite 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 Musgravite chemical formula.

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Hodgkinsonite and Musgravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hodgkinsonite and Musgravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hodgkinsonite and Musgravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hodgkinsonite is 3.62-3.68 whereas that of Musgravite is 3.62-3.68.

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