Hypersthene and Kyanite Physical Properties

Hypersthene

Kyanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.45-3.553.53-3.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Splintery, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect

[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-64-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Hypersthene and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.

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

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Hypersthene and Kyanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hypersthene and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hypersthene and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hypersthene is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.