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Gaspeite and Edenite Physical Properties


Edenite and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
HCl soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.71   
3.05-3.37   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good   
Good on (110)   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2   

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Gaspeite and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite and Edenite 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 Gaspeite and Edenite chemical formula.

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Gaspeite and Edenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaspeite and Edenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaspeite and Edenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaspeite is 3.05-3.37 whereas that of Edenite is 3.05-3.37.

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