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Wardite and Hypersthene Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.81
3.45-3.55
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Wardite and Hypersthene Chemical Formula

While comparing Wardite 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 Wardite and Hypersthene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wardite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Wardite and Hypersthene Specific Gravity

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