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Edenite and Apophyllite Physical Properties


Apophyllite and Edenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37   
2.30-2.50   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Good on (110)   
Perfect on (001)   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2   
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Edenite and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite chemical formula.

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Edenite and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Edenite and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Edenite and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Edenite is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.

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