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Agate and Edenite Physical Properties


Edenite and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64   
3.05-3.37   

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

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Good on (110)   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2   

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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.

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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.

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