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Spinel and Enstatite Physical Properties


Enstatite and Spinel Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66  
3.20-3.25  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting  
Good/distinct on [210]  

Mohs Hardness
8  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4  
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Spinel and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel 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 Spinel and Enstatite chemical formula.

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Spinel and Enstatite Specific Gravity

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

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