Sulfur and Enstatite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Enstatite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.20-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

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

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

Good/distinct on [210]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Sulfur and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Enstatite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Sulfur and Enstatite Specific Gravity

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