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Kutnohorite and Enstatite Physical Properties


Enstatite and Kutnohorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.12   
3.20-3.25   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 1}   
Good/distinct on [210]   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Kutnohorite and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite and Enstatite chemical formula.

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Kutnohorite and Enstatite Specific Gravity

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

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