Hypersthene and Calcite Physical Properties

Hypersthene

Calcite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.45-3.552.67-2.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect

Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-63

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hypersthene and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Hypersthene and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hypersthene and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hypersthene and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hypersthene is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.