Helenite and Edenite Physical Properties

Helenite

Edenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.05-3.37

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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Good on (110)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Helenite and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Helenite 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 Helenite and Edenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

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Helenite and Edenite Specific Gravity

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