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Bloodstone and Enstatite Physical Properties


Enstatite and Bloodstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.63-2.65   
3.20-3.25   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Good/distinct on [210]   

Mohs Hardness
7   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Bloodstone and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone 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 Bloodstone and Enstatite chemical formula.

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Bloodstone and Enstatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone and Enstatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone and Enstatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone is 3.20-3.25 whereas that of Enstatite is 3.20-3.25.

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