Enstatite

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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 5,5
Specific Gravity 3,2 – 3,25
Refractive Index 1,65 – 1,68
Crystal System Orthorhombic
Luster Vitreous,Pearly
Cleavage Good
Fracture Conchoidal
Color various
Birefringence 0,009
Pleochroism Brown variety has strong trichroism: pinkish red to brown - yellow - green; Green variety - distinct: yellow-green - green

Mohs Hardness

1 Talc 2 Gypsum 3 Calcite 4 Fluorite 5 Apatite 6 Orthoclase 7 Quartz 8 Topaz 9 Corundum 10 Diamond Enstatite
Mohs hardness of Enstatite shown against the ten reference minerals, from talc (1) to diamond (10).
Mohs Reference mineral Enstatite
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

Crystal System

a b c Orthorhombic a ≠ b ≠ c, α = β = γ = 90°

Value & Market

Price Tier Budget (< $50/ct)

About Enstatite

La enstatita es el miembro terminal puro de magnesio de los piroxenos ortorrómbicos, formando cristales prismáticos en tonos incoloros, verdes, amarillos o parduzcos. Las variedades ricas en hierro se vuelven hiperstena. La enstatita estrella y la variedad ojo de gato son los tipos de gemas más buscados, y la enstatita transparente facetada —a menudo de color verde amarillento a parduzco— es una preciada joya de coleccionista por su rareza. Ocurre en rocas ígneas ultrabásicas y algunos meteoritos.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Enstatite?
La enstatita es el miembro terminal puro de magnesio de los piroxenos ortorrómbicos, formando cristales prismáticos en tonos incoloros, verdes, amarillos o parduzcos. Las variedades ricas en hierro se vuelven hiperstena. La enstatita estrella y la variedad ojo de gato son los tipos de gemas más busc
What is the hardness of Enstatite?
Enstatite has a Mohs hardness of 5.5, making it moderate for use in jewelry.
What color is Enstatite?
Enstatite is primarily Various.
How much does Enstatite cost?
Enstatite falls into the Budget (< $50/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Enstatite?
Enstatite belongs to the Orthorhombic crystal system.

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