Inderite and Enstatite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.79
3.20-3.25
Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
{110} Good
Good/distinct on [210]
Chemical Composition
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Inderite and Enstatite Chemical Formula
While comparing Inderite 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 Inderite and Enstatite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Inderite and Enstatite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Inderite and Enstatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Inderite and Enstatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Inderite is 3.20-3.25 whereas that of Enstatite is 3.20-3.25.