Enstatite and Herderite Physical Properties

Enstatite

Herderite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.20-3.252.90-3.02

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Good/distinct on [210]

Indistinct on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Enstatite and Herderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Enstatite and Herderite 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 Herderite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Enstatite and Herderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Enstatite and Herderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Enstatite and Herderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Enstatite is 2.90-3.02 whereas that of Herderite is 2.90-3.02.