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Melanite and Hexagonite Physical Properties


Hexagonite and Melanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.70-4.10   
2.98-3.03   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Not Available   
[110] perfect; [010] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Melanite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Melanite 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 Melanite and Hexagonite chemical formula.

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Melanite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

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

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