Hypersthene and Kunzite Physical Properties

Hypersthene

Kunzite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.45-3.553.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect

1,2 prismatic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-66-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

LiAlSi₂O₆

Hypersthene and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene and Kunzite 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 Kunzite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Hypersthene and Kunzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hypersthene and Kunzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hypersthene and Kunzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hypersthene is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Kunzite is 3.15-3.21.