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Baddeleyite and Hypersthene Physical Properties


Hypersthene and Baddeleyite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.5-6.0   
3.45-3.55   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Uneven   

Cleavage
{001} Distinct   
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Baddeleyite and Hypersthene Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite 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 Baddeleyite and Hypersthene chemical formula.

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Baddeleyite and Hypersthene Specific Gravity

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

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