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Edenite and Parisite Physical Properties


Parisite and Edenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37  
4.33-4.42  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Good on (110)  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
4.5  

Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2  
Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Edenite and Parisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite and Parisite 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 Parisite chemical formula.

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Edenite and Parisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Edenite and Parisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Edenite and Parisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Edenite is 4.33-4.42 whereas that of Parisite is 4.33-4.42.

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