Euclase and Holmquistite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.08-3.12
2.95-3.13
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle, Metallic
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Cleavage
{010} Perfect
{210} Perfect
Chemical Composition
BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Euclase and Holmquistite Chemical Formula
While comparing Euclase and Holmquistite 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 Holmquistite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Euclase- BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Holmquistite- Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Euclase and Holmquistite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Euclase and Holmquistite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Euclase and Holmquistite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Euclase is 2.95-3.13 whereas that of Holmquistite is 2.95-3.13.