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Hypersthene and Hauyne Physical Properties


Hauyne and Hypersthene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Gelatinises in acids   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.45-3.55   
2.4-2.5   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect   
Distinct on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2   

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Hypersthene and Hauyne Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene and Hauyne 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 Hauyne chemical formula.

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Hypersthene and Hauyne Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hypersthene and Hauyne Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hypersthene and Hauyne Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hypersthene is 2.4-2.5 whereas that of Hauyne is 2.4-2.5.

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