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Edenite and Brookite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.05-3.373.87-4.14
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Good on (110)
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}

Mohs Hardness

5-65.5-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Edenite and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite and Brookite 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 Brookite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Edenite and Brookite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Edenite and Brookite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Edenite and Brookite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Edenite is 3.87-4.14 whereas that of Brookite is 3.87-4.14.