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Hypersthene and Amazonite 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
3.45-3.55
2.55-2.57
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
KAlSi3O8

Hypersthene and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8

Hypersthene and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hypersthene and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hypersthene and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hypersthene is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.

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