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Edenite and Fluorite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.05-3.373.00-3.25
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Good on (110)
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

Mohs Hardness

5-64
2 10
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Chemical Composition

NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
CaF2

Edenite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2

Edenite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Edenite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Edenite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Edenite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.