Diamond and Enstatite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53
3.20-3.25
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
Good/distinct on [210]
Chemical Composition
C
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Diamond and Enstatite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Enstatite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diamond- C
- Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Diamond and Enstatite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diamond and Enstatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diamond and Enstatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diamond is 3.20-3.25 whereas that of Enstatite is 3.20-3.25.
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