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Edenite and Tourmaline Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37
2.85-3.35
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on (110)
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.

Edenite and Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite and Tourmaline 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 Tourmaline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.

Edenite and Tourmaline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Edenite and Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Edenite and Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Edenite is 2.85-3.35 whereas that of Tourmaline is 2.85-3.35.