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Clinohumite and Edenite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.13-3.75
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal
Poor on {100}
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(Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
 
Brittle
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3.05-3.37
Conchoidal
Good on (110)
5-6
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Clinohumite and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinohumite 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 Clinohumite and Edenite chemical formula.

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Clinohumite and Edenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinohumite and Edenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinohumite Vs Edenite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinohumite is whereas that of Edenite is .