Sarcopside and Enstatite Physical Properties

Sarcopside

Enstatite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.79-3.943.20-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery

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

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

Good/distinct on [210]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

45.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Sarcopside and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside 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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Sarcopside and Enstatite Specific Gravity

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