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Herderite and Edenite Physical Properties


Edenite and Herderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.02  
3.05-3.37  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}  
Good on (110)  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2  

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Herderite and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite 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 Herderite and Edenite chemical formula.

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Herderite and Edenite Specific Gravity

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

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