Home
Gemstones


Tinzenite and Enstatite Physical Properties


Enstatite and Tinzenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.355-3.433  
3.20-3.25  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good  
Good/distinct on [210]  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Tinzenite and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite and Enstatite chemical formula.

Compare Yellow Gemstones

Tinzenite and Enstatite Specific Gravity

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

Yellow Gemstones

Yellow Gemstones


Compare Yellow Gemstones