Quartz and Hypersthene Physical Properties

Quartz

Hypersthene

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.653.45-3.55

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{0110} Indistinct

{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

75-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

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

Quartz and Hypersthene Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Hypersthene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Quartz and Hypersthene Specific Gravity

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