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Diaspore and Enstatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Very brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40
3.20-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
Good/distinct on [210]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Diaspore and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore 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 Diaspore and Enstatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Diaspore and Enstatite Specific Gravity

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