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Peridot and Enstatite Physical Properties


Enstatite and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55  
3.20-3.25  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Poor  
Good/distinct on [210]  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4  
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Peridot and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot 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 Peridot and Enstatite chemical formula.

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Peridot and Enstatite Specific Gravity

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

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