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Vishnevite and Enstatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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3.20-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect
Good/distinct on [210]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Vishnevite and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite and Enstatite chemical formula.

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

Vishnevite and Enstatite Specific Gravity

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