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Rhodolite and Hexagonite Physical Properties


Hexagonite and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.84   
2.98-3.03   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven   

Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting   
[110] perfect; [010] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Rhodolite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Hexagonite chemical formula.

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Rhodolite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

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

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