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Hypersthene and Schorl Physical Properties


Schorl and Hypersthene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.45-3.55  
3.18-3.22  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect  
{1011} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Hypersthene and Schorl Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene and Schorl 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 Schorl chemical formula.

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Hypersthene and Schorl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hypersthene and Schorl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hypersthene and Schorl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hypersthene is 3.18-3.22 whereas that of Schorl is 3.18-3.22.

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