Home
×

Euclase
Euclase

Arfvedsonite
Arfvedsonite



ADD
Compare
X
Euclase
X
Arfvedsonite

Euclase and Arfvedsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.08-3.12
3.3-3.5
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
Perfect on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

Euclase and Arfvedsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Euclase and Arfvedsonite 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 Euclase and Arfvedsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Euclase- BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

Euclase and Arfvedsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Euclase and Arfvedsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Euclase and Arfvedsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Euclase is 3.3-3.5 whereas that of Arfvedsonite is 3.3-3.5.