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Chalcedony and Enstatite Physical Properties


Enstatite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70  
3.20-3.25  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Absent  
Good/distinct on [210]  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
5.5  

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

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Chalcedony and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Enstatite chemical formula.

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Chalcedony and Enstatite Specific Gravity

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

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