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Hypersthene and Serendibite Physical Properties

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
3.45-3.553.43-3.44
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect
None Observed
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-66.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hypersthene and Serendibite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene and Serendibite 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 Serendibite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Serendibite- Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hypersthene and Serendibite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hypersthene and Serendibite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hypersthene and Serendibite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hypersthene is 3.43-3.44 whereas that of Serendibite is 3.43-3.44.