Vlasovite and Enstatite Physical Properties

Vlasovite

Enstatite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.973.20-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {010}

Good/distinct on [210]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

65.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Vlasovite and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite and Enstatite chemical formula.

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

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Vlasovite and Enstatite Specific Gravity

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