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Enstatite and Xonotlite 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
3.20-3.25
2.71-2.72
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]
{???} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Enstatite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Enstatite and Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Enstatite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Enstatite and Xonotlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Enstatite and Xonotlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Enstatite is 2.71-2.72 whereas that of Xonotlite is 2.71-2.72.