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Enstatite and Stolzite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.20-3.252
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven

Cleavage

Good/distinct on [210]
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}

Mohs Hardness

5.52.5-3
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
PbWO4

Enstatite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Enstatite and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Stolzite- PbWO4

Enstatite and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Enstatite and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Enstatite and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Enstatite is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.