Magnetite and Hypersthene Physical Properties

Magnetite

Hypersthene

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.2 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.23.45-3.55

1 7.18

3.8 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven

3.9 Cleavage

None

{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect

3.10 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.55-6

2 10

3.25 Chemical Composition

Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Magnetite and Hypersthene Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Hypersthene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Magnetite and Hypersthene Specific Gravity

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