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Amethyst and Hypersthene Physical Properties


Hypersthene and Amethyst Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble in common solvents   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.45-3.55   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
7   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Amethyst and Hypersthene Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Hypersthene chemical formula.

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Amethyst and Hypersthene Specific Gravity

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

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