Sulfur and Edenite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Edenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.05-3.37

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

Good on (110)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Sulfur and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Edenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

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Sulfur and Edenite Specific Gravity

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