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Edenite and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite and Edenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37   
2.42-2.58   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   

Cleavage
Good on (110)   
[010] perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2   
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)   

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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.

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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.

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