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Hypersthene and Kainite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.45-3.552.15
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect
{001}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-62.5-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Hypersthene and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene and Kainite 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 Kainite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Hypersthene and Kainite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hypersthene and Kainite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hypersthene and Kainite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hypersthene is 2.15 whereas that of Kainite is 2.15.