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Edenite and Rosasite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Effervesces in cold
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37
4-4.2
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Good on (110)
Perfect on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
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Edenite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
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Edenite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Edenite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Edenite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Edenite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.