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Wardite and Edenite Physical Properties


Edenite and Wardite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.81  
3.05-3.37  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect  
Good on (110)  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2  

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Wardite and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wardite 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 Wardite and Edenite chemical formula.

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Wardite and Edenite Specific Gravity

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

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