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Hypersthene and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone and Hypersthene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.45-3.55   
2.62-2.65   

Fracture
Uneven   
Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect   
001   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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Hypersthene and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

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Hypersthene and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hypersthene and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hypersthene and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hypersthene is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.

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