Chondrodite and Phenakite Physical Properties

Chondrodite

Phenakite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.10-3.202.90-2.98

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Poor to good on (001)

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Chondrodite and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite and Phenakite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Chondrodite and Phenakite Specific Gravity

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