Hypersthene and Starlite Physical Properties

Hypersthene

Starlite

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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

3.45-3.553.91-4.73

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

5-66.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hypersthene and Starlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene and Starlite 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 Starlite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Starlite- ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Hypersthene and Starlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hypersthene and Starlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hypersthene and Starlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hypersthene is 3.91-4.73 whereas that of Starlite is 3.91-4.73.