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Hypersthene and Ceylonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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none
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.45-3.55
3.63-3.9
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Hypersthene and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Hypersthene and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hypersthene and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hypersthene and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hypersthene is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.