Diamond and Phenakite Physical Properties

Diamond

Phenakite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.50-3.532.90-2.98

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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

1.6 Cleavage

111 (perfect in four directions)

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

107.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Diamond and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Phenakite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diamond- C
Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Diamond and Phenakite Specific Gravity

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