Hypersthene and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Hypersthene

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.45-3.553.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-67-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Hypersthene and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Hypersthene and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hypersthene and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hypersthene and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hypersthene is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.