Enstatite and Hardystonite Physical Properties
Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
3.20-3.25
3.396-3.443
Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair
Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Enstatite and Hardystonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Enstatite and Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Enstatite and Hardystonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Enstatite and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Enstatite and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Enstatite is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.