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Uvite and Hexagonite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.97-3.14
2.98-3.03
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
[110] perfect; [010] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Uvite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Hexagonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Uvite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

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