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Prase and Hexagonite Physical Properties


Hexagonite and Prase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.64-2.69   
2.98-3.03   

Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Uneven   

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

Mohs Hardness
7   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Prase and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase 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 Prase and Hexagonite chemical formula.

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Prase and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

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

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