Sard and Enstatite Physical Properties

Sard

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

2.58-2.633.20-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Good/distinct on [210]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Sard and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sard 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 Sard and Enstatite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sard- 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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Sard and Enstatite Specific Gravity

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