Glass and Hardystonite Physical Properties

Glass

Hardystonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.39-4.003.396-3.443

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)

Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

[001] good, [100] and [110] fair

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-63-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Glass and Hardystonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glass and Hardystonite 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 Glass and Hardystonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Glass and Hardystonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glass and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glass and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glass is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.