Verdite and Edenite Physical Properties

Verdite

Edenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-3.03.05-3.37

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

Good on (110)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

35-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Verdite and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Edenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

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Verdite and Edenite Specific Gravity

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