Analcime and Enstatite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.24-2.29
3.20-3.25
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Very poor [100]
Good/distinct on [210]
Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Analcime and Enstatite Chemical Formula
While comparing Analcime 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 Analcime and Enstatite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Analcime- NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Analcime and Enstatite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Analcime and Enstatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Analcime and Enstatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Analcime is 3.20-3.25 whereas that of Enstatite is 3.20-3.25.