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Mottramite and Edenite Physical Properties


Edenite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.9   
3.05-3.37   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
None observed   
Good on (110)   

Mohs Hardness
3   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2   

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Mottramite and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite 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 Mottramite and Edenite chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Edenite Specific Gravity

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

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