Agate and Edenite Physical Properties

Agate

Edenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.643.05-3.37

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Good on (110)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Agate and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Edenite 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 Agate and Edenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Agate- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

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Agate and Edenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Edenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Edenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 3.05-3.37 whereas that of Edenite is 3.05-3.37.