Feldspar and Hypersthene Physical Properties

Feldspar

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

2.56-2.753.45-3.55

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

two or three

{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Feldspar and Hypersthene Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Hypersthene chemical formula.

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

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Feldspar and Hypersthene Specific Gravity

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