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Hypersthene and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Glaucophane 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   
3-3.15   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect   
Good on [110] and on [001]   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6.0-6.5   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   

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Hypersthene and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

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Hypersthene and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hypersthene and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hypersthene and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hypersthene is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.

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