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Edenite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.372.55-2.70
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
1.6 Cleavage
Good on (110)
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-66.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
SiO2

Edenite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2

Edenite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Edenite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Edenite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Edenite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.