Amethyst and Enstatite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.65
3.20-3.25
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Good/distinct on [210]
Chemical Composition
SiO2
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Amethyst and Enstatite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amethyst and Enstatite 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 Amethyst and Enstatite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Amethyst and Enstatite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Enstatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Enstatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 3.20-3.25 whereas that of Enstatite is 3.20-3.25.