Langbeinite and Enstatite Physical Properties

Langbeinite

Enstatite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Slowly dissolves in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.20-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

None

Good/distinct on [210]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-45.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Langbeinite and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite and Enstatite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Langbeinite and Enstatite Specific Gravity

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