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Edenite and Herderite Physical Properties


Herderite and Edenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37  
2.90-3.02  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good on (110)  
Indistinct on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2  
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Edenite and Herderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite and Herderite 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 Herderite chemical formula.

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Edenite and Herderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Edenite and Herderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Edenite and Herderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Edenite is 2.90-3.02 whereas that of Herderite is 2.90-3.02.

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