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Edenite and Zincite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37
5.50-5.90
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on (110)
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Edenite and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite and Zincite 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 Zincite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Edenite and Zincite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Edenite and Zincite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Edenite and Zincite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Edenite is 5.50-5.90 whereas that of Zincite is 5.50-5.90.