Hypersthene and Sylvite Physical Properties

Hypersthene

Sylvite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.45-3.551.993

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-62.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Hypersthene and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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

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Hypersthene and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hypersthene and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hypersthene and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hypersthene is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.