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Lawsonite and Enstatite Physical Properties


Enstatite and Lawsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.09   
3.20-3.25   

Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven   
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}   
Good/distinct on [210]   

Mohs Hardness
8   
5.5   

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

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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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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.

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