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Edenite and Dumortierite Physical Properties


Dumortierite 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   
3.26-3.41   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
Good on (110)   
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
7-8.5   

Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2   
AlAl6O3BSi3O18   

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Edenite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

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Edenite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Edenite and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Edenite and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Edenite is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.

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