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Edenite and Pezzottaite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37
2.90-3.14
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on (110)
Imperfect; basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Edenite and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Edenite and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Edenite and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Edenite and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Edenite is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.