Enstatite and Calcite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.20-3.25
2.67-2.73
Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Enstatite and Calcite Chemical Formula
While comparing Enstatite and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Enstatite and Calcite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Enstatite and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Enstatite and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Enstatite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.