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Edenite and Verdelite Physical Properties


Verdelite 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   
2.90-3.40   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Good on (110)   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2   
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.   

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Edenite and Verdelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite and Verdelite 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 Verdelite chemical formula.

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Edenite and Verdelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Edenite and Verdelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Edenite and Verdelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Edenite is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Verdelite is 2.90-3.40.

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