Hypersthene and Steatite Physical Properties

Hypersthene

Steatite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.45-3.552.20-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Hypersthene and Steatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene and Steatite 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 Steatite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Compare Black Gemstones

Hypersthene Vs Morion

Hypersthene Vs Melanite

Hypersthene Vs Neptunite

Hypersthene and Steatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hypersthene and Steatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hypersthene and Steatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hypersthene is 2.20-2.80 whereas that of Steatite is 2.20-2.80.