Pyrrhotite and Enstatite Physical Properties

Pyrrhotite

Enstatite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.58-4.653.20-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

Absent

Good/distinct on [210]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.55.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Pyrrhotite and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite 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 Pyrrhotite and Enstatite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Pyrrhotite and Enstatite Specific Gravity

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