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Edenite and Esperite Physical Properties


Esperite and Edenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37  
4.28-4.42  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good on (110)  
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2  
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Edenite and Esperite Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite and Esperite 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 Esperite chemical formula.

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Edenite and Esperite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Edenite and Esperite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Edenite and Esperite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Edenite is 4.28-4.42 whereas that of Esperite is 4.28-4.42.

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