Shigaite and Enstatite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Moderately flexible
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.32
  
3.20-3.25
  
Fracture
Flexible Flexible fragments.
  
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
  
Good/distinct on [210]
  
Mohs Hardness
2
  
5.5
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Shigaite and Enstatite Chemical Formula
While comparing Shigaite 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 Shigaite and Enstatite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Shigaite and Enstatite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shigaite and Enstatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shigaite and Enstatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shigaite is 3.20-3.25 whereas that of Enstatite is 3.20-3.25.