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Legrandite and Hexagonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.98-4.04
2.98-3.03
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect, poor one {100}
[110] perfect; [010] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Legrandite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Legrandite 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 Legrandite and Hexagonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Legrandite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Legrandite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

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