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Edenite and Variscite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.05-3.372.42-2.58
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Good on (110)
[010] perfect

Mohs Hardness

5-64-5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Edenite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Edenite and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Edenite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Edenite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Edenite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.