Hypersthene and Zircon Physical Properties

Hypersthene

Zircon

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.45-3.553.93-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect

{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-67.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

ZrSiO₄

Hypersthene and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Hypersthene and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hypersthene and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hypersthene and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hypersthene is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.