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Quartz and Enstatite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.20-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
Good/distinct on [210]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
75.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Quartz and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Enstatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Quartz and Enstatite Specific Gravity

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