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Enstatite and Witherite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.20-3.25
4.27-4.35
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]
{010} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
BaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Enstatite and Witherite Chemical Formula

While comparing Enstatite and Witherite 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 Witherite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Witherite- BaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Enstatite and Witherite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Enstatite and Witherite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Enstatite and Witherite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Enstatite is 4.27-4.35 whereas that of Witherite is 4.27-4.35.