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Sarcopside and Edenite Physical Properties


Edenite and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.79-3.94  
3.05-3.37  

Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor  
Good on (110)  

Mohs Hardness
4  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
FeAs  
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2  

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Sarcopside and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside and Edenite chemical formula.

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Sarcopside and Edenite Specific Gravity

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

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