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Enstatite and Atacamite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.20-3.25
3.745-3.776
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cu2Cl(OH)3

Enstatite and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Enstatite and Atacamite 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 Enstatite and Atacamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3

Enstatite and Atacamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Enstatite and Atacamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Enstatite and Atacamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Enstatite is 3.745-3.776 whereas that of Atacamite is 3.745-3.776.