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Enstatite and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Rhodolite and Enstatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.25  
3.84  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]  
none, may show indistinct parting  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12  

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Enstatite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Enstatite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

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Enstatite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Enstatite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Enstatite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Enstatite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.

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