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Enstatite and Dolomite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.3 Solubility
Not Available
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
1.4 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.5 Specific Gravity
3.20-3.25
2.80-2.95
1.8 Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.10 Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
1.11 Mohs Hardness
5.5
3.5-4
1.12 Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Enstatite and Dolomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Enstatite and Dolomite 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 Dolomite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Enstatite and Dolomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Enstatite and Dolomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Enstatite and Dolomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Enstatite is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Dolomite is 2.80-2.95.