Radiolarite and Edenite Physical Properties

Radiolarite

Edenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.05-3.37

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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Good on (110)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Radiolarite and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Radiolarite 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 Radiolarite and Edenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

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Radiolarite and Edenite Specific Gravity

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