Vanadinite and Edenite Physical Properties

Vanadinite

Edenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.8-7.13.05-3.37

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

None

Good on (110)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-45-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

C20H36

NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Vanadinite and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Edenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

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Vanadinite and Edenite Specific Gravity

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