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Edenite and Whitlockite Physical Properties


Whitlockite and Edenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37  
3.12  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Good on (110)  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2  
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Edenite and Whitlockite Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite and Whitlockite 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 Whitlockite chemical formula.

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Edenite and Whitlockite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Edenite and Whitlockite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Edenite and Whitlockite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Edenite is 3.12 whereas that of Whitlockite is 3.12.

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