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Inderite and Edenite Physical Properties


Edenite and Inderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.79  
3.05-3.37  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} Good  
Good on (110)  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2  

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Inderite and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Inderite 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 Inderite and Edenite chemical formula.

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Inderite and Edenite Specific Gravity

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

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