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Edenite and Prasiolite Physical Properties


Prasiolite and Edenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37   
2.65   

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

Cleavage
Good on (110)   
3,1   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
7   

Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2   
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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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.

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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.

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