Enstatite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
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Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.20-3.25
3.32-3.43
Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Enstatite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula
While comparing Enstatite and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Enstatite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Enstatite and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Enstatite and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Enstatite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.