Hypersthene and Hexagonite Physical Properties

Hypersthene

Hexagonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.45-3.552.98-3.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect

[110] perfect; [010] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-65-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hypersthene and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Hypersthene and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hypersthene and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hypersthene and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hypersthene is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.