Enstatite and Charoite Physical Properties

Enstatite

Charoite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.20-3.252.54-2.78

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Good/distinct on [210]

Good in three directions

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Enstatite and Charoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Enstatite and Charoite 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 Charoite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Charoite- K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Enstatite and Charoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Enstatite and Charoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Enstatite and Charoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Enstatite is 2.54-2.78 whereas that of Charoite is 2.54-2.78.