Spessartine and Enstatite Physical Properties

Spessartine

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

4.12-4.183.20-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Distinct

Good/distinct on [210]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.55.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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

Spessartine and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spessartine 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 Spessartine and Enstatite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Spessartine and Enstatite Specific Gravity

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