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Enstatite and Simpsonite Physical Properties


Simpsonite 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   
Not Available   

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

Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]   
None   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Enstatite and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Enstatite and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.

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Enstatite and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Enstatite and Simpsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Enstatite and Simpsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Enstatite is Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.

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