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Hypersthene and Labradorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.45-3.55
2.69-2.72
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8

Hypersthene and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene and Labradorite 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 Labradorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8

Hypersthene and Labradorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hypersthene and Labradorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hypersthene and Labradorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hypersthene is 2.69-2.72 whereas that of Labradorite is 2.69-2.72.

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