Blue Beryl Maxixe and Phenakite Physical Properties

Blue Beryl Maxixe

Phenakite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.902.90-2.98

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-87.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be 3Al 2Si 6O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Blue Beryl Maxixe and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue Beryl Maxixe 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 Blue Beryl Maxixe and Phenakite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Blue Beryl Maxixe- Be 3Al 2Si 6O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Blue Beryl Maxixe and Phenakite Specific Gravity

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