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Variscite and Enstatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58
3.20-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
[010] perfect
Good/distinct on [210]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Variscite and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Enstatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Variscite and Enstatite Specific Gravity

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