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Enstatite and Willemite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.20-3.253.89-4.18
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.55.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Enstatite and Willemite Chemical Formula

While comparing Enstatite and Willemite 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 Willemite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Willemite- Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Enstatite and Willemite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Enstatite and Willemite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Enstatite and Willemite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Enstatite is 3.89-4.18 whereas that of Willemite is 3.89-4.18.