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Enstatite and Linarite Physical Properties


Linarite and Enstatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.25   
5.35   

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]   
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Enstatite and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Enstatite and Linarite 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 Linarite chemical formula.

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Enstatite and Linarite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Enstatite and Linarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Enstatite and Linarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Enstatite is 5.35 whereas that of Linarite is 5.35.

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