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Sulphur and Enstatite Physical Properties


Enstatite and Sulphur Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.05-2.08   
3.20-3.25   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Good/distinct on [210]   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Sulphur and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulphur 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 Sulphur and Enstatite chemical formula.

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Sulphur and Enstatite Specific Gravity

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

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