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Beudantite and Phenakite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

4.482.90-2.98
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

distinct; good on {0001}
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}

Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.57.5-8
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6
Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Beudantite and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beudantite 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 Beudantite and Phenakite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Beudantite- PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6
  • Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Beudantite and Phenakite Specific Gravity

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