Prasiolite and Enstatite Physical Properties

Prasiolite

Enstatite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.65

3.20-3.25

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

3,1

Good/distinct on [210]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Prasiolite and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite and Enstatite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Prasiolite and Enstatite Specific Gravity

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