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Richterite and Edenite Physical Properties

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
3.0-3.53.05-3.37
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect
Good on (110)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-65-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Richterite and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Richterite 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 Richterite and Edenite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Richterite and Edenite Specific Gravity

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