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Inderite and Hexagonite Physical Properties


Hexagonite and Inderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.79   
2.98-3.03   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven   

Cleavage
{110} Good   
[110] perfect; [010] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Inderite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Inderite and Hexagonite 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 Inderite and Hexagonite chemical formula.

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Inderite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Inderite and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Inderite and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Inderite is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.

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