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Magnetite and Hexagonite Physical Properties


Hexagonite and Magnetite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.2   
2.98-3.03   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven   

Cleavage
None   
[110] perfect; [010] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Magnetite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Hexagonite chemical formula.

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Magnetite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

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

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