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Grandidierite and Hypersthene Physical Properties


Hypersthene and Grandidierite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.85-3.00   
3.45-3.55   

Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect   
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Grandidierite and Hypersthene Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite and Hypersthene chemical formula.

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Grandidierite and Hypersthene Specific Gravity

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

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