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Willemite and Eudialyte Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
H₂SO₄

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.89-4.182.74-3.00
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven

Cleavage

{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}

Mohs Hardness

5.55-5.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Willemite and Eudialyte Chemical Formula

While comparing Willemite and Eudialyte 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 Willemite and Eudialyte chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Willemite- Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Eudialyte- Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Willemite and Eudialyte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Willemite and Eudialyte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Willemite and Eudialyte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Willemite is 2.74-3.00 whereas that of Eudialyte is 2.74-3.00.