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Edenite and Thomsonite Physical Properties


Thomsonite and Edenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37  
2.25-2.40  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Good on (110)  
perfect on {010}; good on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2  
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Edenite and Thomsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite and Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite chemical formula.

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Edenite and Thomsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Edenite and Thomsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Edenite and Thomsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Edenite is 2.25-2.40 whereas that of Thomsonite is 2.25-2.40.

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