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Phosgenite and Edenite Physical Properties


Edenite and Phosgenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.13  
3.05-3.37  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}  
Good on (110)  

Mohs Hardness
2-3  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2  

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Phosgenite and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosgenite 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 Phosgenite and Edenite chemical formula.

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Phosgenite and Edenite Specific Gravity

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

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