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Catapleiite and Hypersthene Physical Properties


Hypersthene and Catapleiite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.72   
3.45-3.55   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven   

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect   
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Catapleiite and Hypersthene Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite and Hypersthene chemical formula.

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Catapleiite and Hypersthene Specific Gravity

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

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