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Edenite and Anatase Physical Properties


Anatase and Edenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37   
3.82-3.97   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Good on (110)   
Perfect on [001] and [011]   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2   
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   

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Edenite and Anatase Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite and Anatase 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 Edenite and Anatase chemical formula.

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Edenite and Anatase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Edenite and Anatase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Edenite and Anatase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Edenite is 3.82-3.97 whereas that of Anatase is 3.82-3.97.

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