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Sulfur and Hypersthene Physical Properties


Hypersthene and Sulfur Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
3.45-3.55   

Fracture
(e.g. graphite).   
Uneven   

Cleavage
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect   
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Sulfur and Hypersthene Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Hypersthene chemical formula.

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Sulfur and Hypersthene Specific Gravity

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

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