Hodgkinsonite

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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 4.5 – 5.0
Specific Gravity 4.06 – 4.08
Refractive Index 1.72 – 1.746
Crystal System Monoclinic
Luster Vitreous
Cleavage Perfect
Fracture Uneven
Color various
Birefringence 0.026
Pleochroism Lavender and pale purple for transparent pink stones.

Mohs Hardness

1 Talc 2 Gypsum 3 Calcite 4 Fluorite 5 Apatite 6 Orthoclase 7 Quartz 8 Topaz 9 Corundum 10 Diamond Hodgkinsonite
Mohs hardness of Hodgkinsonite shown against the ten reference minerals, from talc (1) to diamond (10).
Mohs Reference mineral Hodgkinsonite
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

Crystal System

β a b c Monoclinic a ≠ b ≠ c, α = γ = 90°, β ≠ 90°

Value & Market

Price Tier Budget (< $50/ct)

About Hodgkinsonite

霍奇金森石是一种罕见的含锰锌硅酸盐矿物,以其鲜艳的粉红至玫瑰红色著称,颜色由锰元素所致。该矿物因具有荧光性而在荧光矿物收藏界颇受关注,在紫外线下可发出明亮的橙红色荧光。霍奇金森石主要发现于美国新泽西州的富兰克林矿区,与其他锌矿物共生,以精美的晶体标本为主,宝石价值有限但收藏意义重大。

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hodgkinsonite?
霍奇金森石是一种罕见的含锰锌硅酸盐矿物,以其鲜艳的粉红至玫瑰红色著称,颜色由锰元素所致。该矿物因具有荧光性而在荧光矿物收藏界颇受关注,在紫外线下可发出明亮的橙红色荧光。霍奇金森石主要发现于美国新泽西州的富兰克林矿区,与其他锌矿物共生,以精美的晶体标本为主,宝石价值有限但收藏意义重大。
What is the hardness of Hodgkinsonite?
Hodgkinsonite has a Mohs hardness of 4.5 to 5.0, making it relatively soft for use in jewelry.
What color is Hodgkinsonite?
Hodgkinsonite is primarily Various.
How much does Hodgkinsonite cost?
Hodgkinsonite falls into the Budget (< $50/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Hodgkinsonite?
Hodgkinsonite belongs to the Monoclinic crystal system.

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