Apophyllite and Hypersthene Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.30-2.50
  
3.45-3.55
  
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
Perfect on (001)
  
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Apophyllite and Hypersthene Chemical Formula
While comparing Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite and Hypersthene chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Apophyllite and Hypersthene Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite and Hypersthene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite and Hypersthene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite is 3.45-3.55 whereas that of Hypersthene is 3.45-3.55.