Edenite and Riesling Beryl Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37
  
2.66-2.86
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Good on (110)
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
  
Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.
  
Edenite and Riesling Beryl Chemical Formula
While comparing Edenite and Riesling Beryl 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 Riesling Beryl chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Riesling Beryl- Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.
Edenite and Riesling Beryl Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Edenite and Riesling Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Edenite and Riesling Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Edenite is 2.66-2.86 whereas that of Riesling Beryl is 2.66-2.86.