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Agate and Phenakite Physical Properties

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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
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.642.90-2.98
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-77.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Agate and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Phenakite 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 Agate and Phenakite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Agate- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Agate and Phenakite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.