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Sard and Enstatite Physical Properties


Enstatite and Sard Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.63   
3.20-3.25   

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

Cleavage
Not Available   
Good/distinct on [210]   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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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.

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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.

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