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Edenite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Edenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37  
3.32-3.43  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good on (110)  
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2  
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  

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Edenite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Edenite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Edenite and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Edenite and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Edenite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.

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