Hypersthene and Thulite Physical Properties

Hypersthene

Thulite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.45-3.553.1

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect

Perfect {010} imperfect {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-66-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

Hypersthene and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene and Thulite 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 Thulite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

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Hypersthene and Thulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hypersthene and Thulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hypersthene and Thulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hypersthene is 3.1 whereas that of Thulite is 3.1.