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Schorlomite and Edenite Physical Properties


Edenite and Schorlomite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.77-3.93   
3.05-3.37   

Fracture
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
None   
Good on (110)   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2   

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Schorlomite and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite and Edenite chemical formula.

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Schorlomite and Edenite Specific Gravity

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

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