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Nacre and Hypersthene Physical Properties


Hypersthene and Nacre Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.45-3.55  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
CaCO3  
(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Nacre and Hypersthene Chemical Formula

While comparing Nacre 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 Nacre and Hypersthene chemical formula.

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Nacre and Hypersthene Specific Gravity

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

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