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Edenite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.05-3.373.30-3.50
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Good on (110)
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare

Mohs Hardness

5-65
2 10
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Chemical Composition

NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Edenite and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Edenite and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Edenite and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Edenite and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Edenite is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.