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Stolzite and Edenite Physical Properties


Edenite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2  
3.05-3.37  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}  
Good on (110)  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
PbWO4  
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2  

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Stolzite and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite and Edenite chemical formula.

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Stolzite and Edenite Specific Gravity

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

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