Enstatite and Childrenite Physical Properties

Enstatite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.20-3.253.06-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Good/distinct on [210]

Poor/indistinct on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.54.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Enstatite and Childrenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Enstatite and Childrenite 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 Childrenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Enstatite and Childrenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Enstatite and Childrenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Enstatite and Childrenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Enstatite is 3.06-3.25 whereas that of Childrenite is 3.06-3.25.