Hypersthene and Agate Physical Properties

Hypersthene

Agate

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.45-3.552.60-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect

Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-66.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO₂

Hypersthene and Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene and Agate 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 Hypersthene and Agate chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Agate- SiO₂

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Hypersthene and Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hypersthene and Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hypersthene and Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hypersthene is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Agate is 2.60-2.64.