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Agrellite and Phenakite Physical Properties


Phenakite and Agrellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.88  
2.90-2.98  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
perfect [110]  
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
NaCa2Si4O10F  
Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Agrellite and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agrellite 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 Agrellite and Phenakite chemical formula.

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Agrellite and Phenakite Specific Gravity

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

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