Edenite and Prasiolite Physical Properties

Edenite

Prasiolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.05-3.372.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Good on (110)

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-67

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Edenite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Edenite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Edenite and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Edenite and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Edenite is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.