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Hypersthene and Pezzottaite Physical Properties


Pezzottaite and Hypersthene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.45-3.55   
2.90-3.14   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect   
Imperfect; basal   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Hypersthene and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.

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Hypersthene and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hypersthene and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hypersthene and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hypersthene is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.

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