Moldavite and Enstatite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.32-2.38
  
3.20-3.25
  
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Good/distinct on [210]
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5
  
5.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Moldavite and Enstatite Chemical Formula
While comparing Moldavite 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 Moldavite and Enstatite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Moldavite and Enstatite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moldavite and Enstatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moldavite and Enstatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moldavite is 3.20-3.25 whereas that of Enstatite is 3.20-3.25.