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Hexagonite and Enstatite Physical Properties


Enstatite and Hexagonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.98-3.03  
3.20-3.25  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[110] perfect; [010] distinct  
Good/distinct on [210]  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Hexagonite and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite and Enstatite chemical formula.

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Hexagonite and Enstatite Specific Gravity

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

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