Hypersthene and Sard Physical Properties

Hypersthene

Sard

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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

3.45-3.552.58-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-66.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hypersthene and Sard Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene and Sard 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 Sard chemical formula.

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

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Hypersthene and Sard Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hypersthene and Sard Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hypersthene and Sard Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hypersthene is 2.58-2.63 whereas that of Sard is 2.58-2.63.