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Hypersthene and Fibrolite Physical Properties


Fibrolite and Hypersthene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.45-3.55   
3.14-3.25   

Fracture
Uneven   
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Hypersthene and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene and Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite chemical formula.

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Hypersthene and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hypersthene and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hypersthene and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hypersthene is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.

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