Amazonite and Hypersthene Physical Properties

Amazonite

Hypersthene

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.573.45-3.55

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi₃O₈

(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amazonite and Hypersthene Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Hypersthene 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 Amazonite and Hypersthene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈
Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Amazonite and Hypersthene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Hypersthene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Hypersthene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.45-3.55 whereas that of Hypersthene is 3.45-3.55.