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Pezzottaite and Hexagonite Physical Properties


Hexagonite and Pezzottaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.14   
2.98-3.03   

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

Cleavage
Imperfect; basal   
[110] perfect; [010] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Pezzottaite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite and Hexagonite chemical formula.

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Pezzottaite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

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

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