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Prase and Edenite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.64-2.69
3.05-3.37
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Good on (110)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Prase and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase 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 Prase and Edenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Prase and Edenite Specific Gravity

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