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Edenite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties


Hemimorphite and Edenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37  
3.30-3.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
5  

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

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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.

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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.

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