Home
Gemstones


Hypersthene and Grandidierite Physical Properties


Grandidierite and Hypersthene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.45-3.55   
2.85-3.00   

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

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect   
Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Hypersthene and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene and Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite chemical formula.

Compare Black Gemstones

Hypersthene and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hypersthene and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hypersthene and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hypersthene is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.

Black Gemstones

Black Gemstones


Compare Black Gemstones