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Diamond and Enstatite Physical Properties


Enstatite and Diamond Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53  
3.20-3.25  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)  
Good/distinct on [210]  

Mohs Hardness
10  
5.5  

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

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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.

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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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