Gedrite

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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 5.5 – 6.0
Specific Gravity 3.15 – 3.259
Refractive Index 1.625 – 1.718
Crystal System Orthorhombic
Cleavage Perfect,Imperfect
Color various
Pleochroism Weak to moderate, in browns, yellows, or gray.

Mohs Hardness

1 Talc 2 Gypsum 3 Calcite 4 Fluorite 5 Apatite 6 Orthoclase 7 Quartz 8 Topaz 9 Corundum 10 Diamond Gedrite
Mohs hardness of Gedrite shown against the ten reference minerals, from talc (1) to diamond (10).
Mohs Reference mineral Gedrite
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

Crystal System

a b c Orthorhombic a ≠ b ≠ c, α = β = γ = 90°

Value & Market

Price Tier Budget (< $50/ct)

About Gedrite

铁镁角闪石是一种含铝的斜方角闪石族矿物,通常呈灰色、绿色至深棕色,质地致密,以粒状或纤维状集合体形式产出。尽管宝石价值有限,但在地质研究中具有重要的科学意义,常用于判断变质岩的形成温压条件。铁镁角闪石广泛分布于高级变质岩和部分火成岩中,在北美、北欧和苏格兰等地均有产出。

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gedrite?
铁镁角闪石是一种含铝的斜方角闪石族矿物,通常呈灰色、绿色至深棕色,质地致密,以粒状或纤维状集合体形式产出。尽管宝石价值有限,但在地质研究中具有重要的科学意义,常用于判断变质岩的形成温压条件。铁镁角闪石广泛分布于高级变质岩和部分火成岩中,在北美、北欧和苏格兰等地均有产出。
What is the hardness of Gedrite?
Gedrite has a Mohs hardness of 5.5 to 6.0, making it moderate for use in jewelry.
What color is Gedrite?
Gedrite is primarily Various.
How much does Gedrite cost?
Gedrite falls into the Budget (< $50/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Gedrite?
Gedrite belongs to the Orthorhombic crystal system.

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