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Hiddenite and Hypersthene Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
3.45-3.55
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hiddenite and Hypersthene Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Hypersthene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hiddenite and Hypersthene Specific Gravity

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