Hypersthene and Omphacite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.45-3.55
3.16-3.43
Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect
{110} Good, {110} Good
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Hypersthene and Omphacite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hypersthene and Omphacite 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 Omphacite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Omphacite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Hypersthene and Omphacite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hypersthene and Omphacite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hypersthene and Omphacite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hypersthene is 3.16-3.43 whereas that of Omphacite is 3.16-3.43.