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Proustite and Hypersthene Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
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5.51-5.64
Uneven, Conchoidal
Distinct on {10 1 1}
2.5
Ag 3AsS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
 
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3.45-3.55
Uneven
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect
5-6
(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Proustite and Hypersthene Chemical Formula

While comparing Proustite 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 Proustite and Hypersthene chemical formula.

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Proustite and Hypersthene Specific Gravity

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