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Edenite and Coral Physical Properties


Coral 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   
2.60-2.70   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Irregular, Irregular, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Good on (110)   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2   
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Edenite and Coral Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite and Coral 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 Coral chemical formula.

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Edenite and Coral Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Edenite and Coral Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Edenite and Coral Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Edenite is 2.60-2.70 whereas that of Coral is 2.60-2.70.

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