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Edenite and Eosphorite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.05-3.373.05-3.08
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Good on (110)
Poor on {100}

Mohs Hardness

5-65
2 10
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Chemical Composition

NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Edenite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Edenite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Edenite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Edenite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Edenite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.