Edenite and Pearl Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
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Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37
  
2.60-2.85
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Good on (110)
  
none
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
2.5-4.5
  
Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
  
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Edenite and Pearl Chemical Formula
While comparing Edenite and Pearl 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 Pearl chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
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Edenite and Pearl Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Edenite and Pearl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Edenite and Pearl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Edenite is 2.60-2.85 whereas that of Pearl is 2.60-2.85.