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Hypersthene and Fluorapatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.45-3.55
3.1-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Hypersthene and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene and Fluorapatite 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 Fluorapatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Hypersthene and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hypersthene and Fluorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hypersthene and Fluorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hypersthene is 3.1-3.25 whereas that of Fluorapatite is 3.1-3.25.