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Hypersthene and Gahnospinel Physical Properties


Gahnospinel and Hypersthene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.45-3.55   
3.65-4.55   

Fracture
Uneven   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect   
None, but may exhibit slight parting   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Hypersthene and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene and Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel chemical formula.

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Hypersthene and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hypersthene and Gahnospinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hypersthene and Gahnospinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hypersthene is 3.65-4.55 whereas that of Gahnospinel is 3.65-4.55.

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