Pearl and Gedrite Physical Properties

Pearl

Gedrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.853.15-3.259

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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1.6 Cleavage

none

Gedrite Magnesiogedrite , Comments: Dark gray cleavage fragment of magnesiogedrite (gedrite). , Location: Bamble, Telemark, Norway. , Scale: See Image.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2](Si 6Al 2)O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Pearl and Gedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pearl and Gedrite 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 Pearl and Gedrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gedrite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2](Si 6Al 2)O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Pearl and Gedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pearl and Gedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pearl and Gedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pearl is 3.15-3.259 whereas that of Gedrite is 3.15-3.259.