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Edenite and Eudialyte Physical Properties


Eudialyte and Edenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
H₂SO₄  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37  
2.74-3.00  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Good on (110)  
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2  
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Edenite and Eudialyte Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite and Eudialyte 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 Eudialyte chemical formula.

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Edenite and Eudialyte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Edenite and Eudialyte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Edenite and Eudialyte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Edenite is 2.74-3.00 whereas that of Eudialyte is 2.74-3.00.

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