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Obsidian and Enstatite Physical Properties


Enstatite and Obsidian Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.35-2.60   
3.20-3.25   

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

Cleavage
Not Available   
Good/distinct on [210]   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
5.5   

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

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Obsidian and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Obsidian 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 Obsidian and Enstatite chemical formula.

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Obsidian and Enstatite Specific Gravity

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

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