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Zinnwaldite
Zinnwaldite

Hexagonite
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Zinnwaldite and Hexagonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Elastic
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.9-3.12.98-3.03
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven

Cleavage

Perfect basal {001}
[110] perfect; [010] distinct

Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.05-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Zinnwaldite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Hexagonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zinnwaldite- -
  • Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Zinnwaldite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

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