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Enstatite and Eosphorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.20-3.25
3.05-3.08
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]
Poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Enstatite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Enstatite and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Enstatite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Enstatite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Enstatite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Enstatite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.