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Hypersthene and Hibonite Physical Properties


Hibonite 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   
3.84   

Fracture
Uneven   
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect   
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19   

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Hypersthene and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene and Hibonite 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 Hibonite chemical formula.

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Hypersthene and Hibonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hypersthene and Hibonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hypersthene and Hibonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hypersthene is 3.84 whereas that of Hibonite is 3.84.

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