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Hypersthene and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Plumbogummite and Hypersthene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.45-3.55   
4.014   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect   
None   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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Hypersthene and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene and Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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Hypersthene and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hypersthene and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hypersthene and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hypersthene is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.

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