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Edenite and Diaspore Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Very brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37
3.30-3.40
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Good on (110)
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Edenite and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Edenite and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Edenite and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Edenite and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Edenite is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.