Jacobsite and Hypersthene Physical Properties

Jacobsite

Hypersthene

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.76-5.03

3.45-3.55

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

None

{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.5

5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

Jacobsite and Hypersthene Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacobsite and Hypersthene 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 Jacobsite and Hypersthene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jacobsite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Jacobsite and Hypersthene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jacobsite and Hypersthene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jacobsite and Hypersthene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jacobsite is 3.45-3.55 whereas that of Hypersthene is 3.45-3.55.