Hypersthene and Scorodite Physical Properties

Hypersthene

Scorodite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.45-3.55Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect

{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-63.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Hypersthene and Scorodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene and Scorodite 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 Scorodite chemical formula.

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

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Hypersthene and Scorodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hypersthene and Scorodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hypersthene and Scorodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hypersthene is Not Available whereas that of Scorodite is Not Available.