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Edenite and Fayalite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.374.392
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on (110)
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-66.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Edenite and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite and Fayalite 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 Fayalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Edenite and Fayalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Edenite and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Edenite and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Edenite is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.