Sulfur and Enstatite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
Not Available
3.20-3.25
Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect
Good/distinct on [210]
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
5.5
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
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.