Hypersthene and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties

Hypersthene

Pyrophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.45-3.552.65-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect

{001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hypersthene and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Hypersthene and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hypersthene and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hypersthene and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hypersthene is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.