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Lawsonite and Enstatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.09
3.20-3.25
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
Good/distinct on [210]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Lawsonite and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite and Enstatite chemical formula.

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

Lawsonite and Enstatite Specific Gravity

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