Chambersite and Petalite Physical Properties

Chambersite

Petalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.502.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Uneven

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect on {001}, poor on {201} with 38.5° angle between the two

1.7 Mohs Hardness

76-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

LiAlSi 4O 10Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chambersite and Petalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chambersite and Petalite 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 Chambersite and Petalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chambersite- Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Petalite- LiAlSi 4O 10Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Chambersite and Petalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chambersite and Petalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chambersite and Petalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chambersite is 2.40 whereas that of Petalite is 2.40.