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Enstatite and Fluorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.20-3.253.00-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.54
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaF2

Enstatite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Enstatite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2

Enstatite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Enstatite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Enstatite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Enstatite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.