Hypersthene and Fluorite Physical Properties

Hypersthene

Fluorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.45-3.553.00-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-64

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaF₂

Hypersthene and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Hypersthene and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hypersthene and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hypersthene and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hypersthene is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.