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Hypersthene and Feldspar Physical Properties


Feldspar 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   
2.56-2.75   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect   
two or three   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6-6.5   

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

While comparing Hypersthene and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.

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Hypersthene and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hypersthene and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hypersthene and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hypersthene is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.

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