Hypersthene and Apophyllite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
  
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Specific Gravity
3.45-3.55
  
2.30-2.50
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect
  
Perfect on (001)
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
4.5-5
  
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Hypersthene and Apophyllite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hypersthene and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Hypersthene and Apophyllite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hypersthene and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hypersthene and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hypersthene is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.