Enstatite and Diaspore Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Very brittle
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.20-3.25
3.30-3.40
Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Enstatite and Diaspore Chemical Formula
While comparing Enstatite and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Enstatite and Diaspore Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Enstatite and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Enstatite and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Enstatite is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.