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Dendrite crystal
Dendrite crystal

Phenakite
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Dendrite crystal and Phenakite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

12.90-2.98
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

-99997.5-8
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Dendrite crystal and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dendrite crystal 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 Dendrite crystal and Phenakite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dendrite crystal- -
  • Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Dendrite crystal and Phenakite Specific Gravity

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