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Feldspar and Enstatite Physical Properties


Enstatite and Feldspar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.75  
3.20-3.25  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
two or three  
Good/distinct on [210]  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Feldspar and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar and Enstatite 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 Feldspar and Enstatite chemical formula.

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Feldspar and Enstatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Feldspar and Enstatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Feldspar and Enstatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Feldspar is 3.20-3.25 whereas that of Enstatite is 3.20-3.25.

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