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Shigaite and Edenite Physical Properties


Edenite and Shigaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Moderately flexible   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.32   
3.05-3.37   

Fracture
Flexible Flexible fragments.   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}   
Good on (110)   

Mohs Hardness
2   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2   

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Shigaite and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite 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 Shigaite and Edenite chemical formula.

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Shigaite and Edenite Specific Gravity

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

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