Enstatite and Microcline Physical Properties

Enstatite

Microcline

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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

3.20-3.252.55-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

1.6 Cleavage

Good/distinct on [210]

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Enstatite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Enstatite and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Enstatite and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Enstatite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Enstatite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Enstatite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.