Hypersthene and Eosphorite Physical Properties

Hypersthene

Eosphorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.45-3.553.05-3.08

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect

Poor on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-65

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hypersthene and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Hypersthene and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hypersthene and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hypersthene and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hypersthene is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.