Enstatite and Demantoid Physical Properties

Enstatite

Demantoid

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.20-3.253.77-3.95

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

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

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2.6 Cleavage

Good/distinct on [210]

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2.7 Mohs Hardness

5.56.5

2 10

2.13 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Enstatite and Demantoid Chemical Formula

While comparing Enstatite and Demantoid 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 Demantoid chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Enstatite and Demantoid Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Enstatite and Demantoid Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Enstatite and Demantoid Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Enstatite is 3.77-3.95 whereas that of Demantoid is 3.77-3.95.