Enstatite and Leucophanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.20-3.25
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
  
Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]
  
{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5
  
Not Available
  
Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Not Available
  
Enstatite and Leucophanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Enstatite and Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Enstatite and Leucophanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Enstatite and Leucophanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Enstatite and Leucophanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Enstatite is Not Available whereas that of Leucophanite is Not Available.