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Sheen Obsidian
Sheen Obsidian

Hypersthene
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Sheen Obsidian and Hypersthene Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.33-2.503.45-3.55
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

None
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect

Mohs Hardness

5-5.55-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Sheen Obsidian and Hypersthene Chemical Formula

While comparing Sheen Obsidian 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 Sheen Obsidian and Hypersthene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sheen Obsidian- Volcanic glass
  • Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sheen Obsidian and Hypersthene Specific Gravity

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