Vishnevite and Edenite Physical Properties

Vishnevite

Edenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.05-3.37

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Uneven

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect

Good on (110)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-65-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Vishnevite and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite and Edenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

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Vishnevite and Edenite Specific Gravity

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