Hiddenite and Enstatite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
3.20-3.25
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Good/distinct on [210]
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hiddenite and Enstatite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Enstatite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hiddenite and Enstatite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Enstatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Enstatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 3.20-3.25 whereas that of Enstatite is 3.20-3.25.