Hypersthene and Milarite Physical Properties

Hypersthene

Milarite

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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

3.45-3.552.52-2.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect

{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-65.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hypersthene and Milarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene and Milarite 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 Milarite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Milarite- KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Hypersthene and Milarite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hypersthene and Milarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hypersthene and Milarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hypersthene is 2.52-2.60 whereas that of Milarite is 2.52-2.60.