Spinel and Hexagonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
none
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66
  
2.98-3.03
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
  
[110] perfect; [010] distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
8
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
  
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Spinel and Hexagonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Spinel 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 Spinel and Hexagonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
- Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Spinel and Hexagonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.