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Glass and Enstatite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

2.39-4.003.20-3.25
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
Good/distinct on [210]

Mohs Hardness

4-65.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO2
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Glass and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glass 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 Glass and Enstatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glass- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Glass and Enstatite Specific Gravity

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