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Hypersthene and Dumortierite Physical Properties


Dumortierite and Hypersthene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.45-3.55   
3.26-3.41   

Fracture
Uneven   
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect   
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
7-8.5   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
AlAl6O3BSi3O18   

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Hypersthene and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

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Hypersthene and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hypersthene and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hypersthene and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hypersthene is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.

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