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Sapphirine and Edenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.40-3.583.05-3.37
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
Good on (110)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Sapphirine and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphirine 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 Sapphirine and Edenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphirine- (Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Sapphirine and Edenite Specific Gravity

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