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Tinaksite and Enstatite Physical Properties


Enstatite and Tinaksite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.82   
3.20-3.25   

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

Cleavage
Perfect in one direction, indistinct in one direction   
Good/distinct on [210]   

Mohs Hardness
6   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Tinaksite and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinaksite 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 Tinaksite and Enstatite chemical formula.

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Tinaksite and Enstatite Specific Gravity

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

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