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Edenite and Strontianite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.373.63-3.79
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Good on (110)
{110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-63.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Edenite and Strontianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite and Strontianite 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 Strontianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Edenite and Strontianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Edenite and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Edenite and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Edenite is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.