Enstatite and Wulfenite Physical Properties

Enstatite

Wulfenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.20-3.256.50-7.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic

Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Good/distinct on [210]

On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.53

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Enstatite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Enstatite and Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Enstatite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Enstatite and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Enstatite and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Enstatite is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.