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Edenite and Forsterite Physical Properties

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
3.05-3.373.23-3.26
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)
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-66.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Edenite and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite and Forsterite 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 Forsterite chemical formula.

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

Edenite and Forsterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Edenite and Forsterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Edenite and Forsterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Edenite is 3.23-3.26 whereas that of Forsterite is 3.23-3.26.