Diaspore and Enstatite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Very brittle
Brittle
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40
3.20-3.25
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
Good/distinct on [210]
Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.