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Grandidierite and Edenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.85-3.00
3.05-3.37
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect
Good on (110)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Grandidierite and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite and Edenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Grandidierite and Edenite Specific Gravity

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