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Feldspar and Hypersthene Physical Properties


Hypersthene and Feldspar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.75   
3.45-3.55   

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

Cleavage
two or three   
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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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.

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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.

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