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Hypersthene and Ludlamite 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
3.1-3.2
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hypersthene and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene and Ludlamite 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 Ludlamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Ludlamite- (Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hypersthene and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hypersthene and Ludlamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hypersthene and Ludlamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hypersthene is 3.1-3.2 whereas that of Ludlamite is 3.1-3.2.