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Hypersthene and Ettringite Physical Properties


Ettringite and Hypersthene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Partially soluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.45-3.55   
1.77   

Fracture
Uneven   
Not Available   

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect   
Perfect on {10 1 0}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Hypersthene and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene and Ettringite 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 Ettringite chemical formula.

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Hypersthene and Ettringite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hypersthene and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hypersthene and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hypersthene is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.

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