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Enstatite and Umbalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.20-3.253.62-4.33
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Enstatite and Umbalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Enstatite and Umbalite 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 Umbalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Umbalite- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Enstatite and Umbalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Enstatite and Umbalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Enstatite and Umbalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Enstatite is 3.62-4.33 whereas that of Umbalite is 3.62-4.33.