Hypersthene | |
Chemical Formula |
(Mg,Fe)SiO3 |
Species |
Silicates |
Crystal System |
Orthorhombic |
Mohs Scale |
5-6 |
Specific Gravity |
3.4-3.9 |
Color |
gray, brown, or green |
Streak |
Greyish white greenish |
Luster |
Vitreous, Silky |
Refractive Index |
n = 1.669 - 1.755 n = 1.674 - 1.763 n = 1.680 - 1.773 |