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Epididymite

Epididymite

A species of Minerals

Epididymite is a hydrated sodium beryllium silicate. It shares the same chemical composition with eudidymite but with a different crystal structure. The name of it derives from the Greek word "near" and "twin", representing "the relationship with eudidymite" and "the habit that it always occurs in twins" respectively.

Hardness
Hardness:

5.5

Density
Density:

2.548 g/cm³

General Info About Epididymite

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Physical Properties of Epididymite

Luster
Vitreous
Diaphaneity
Transparent
Colors
Colourless
Magnetism
Non-magnetic
Tenacity
Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Streak
White
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Hardness
5.5 , Soft
Density
2.548 g/cm³, Normal Weight
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Chemical Properties of Epididymite

Chemical Classification
Silicates
Formula
Na2Be2Si6O15 · H2O
Elements listed
Be, H, Na, O, Si
Common Impurities
Al, Fe, Mg, Ca, K

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Rarity
Rare

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