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Feldspar and Stichtite Physical Properties


Stichtite and Feldspar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.56-2.75   
2.11-2.20   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   

Cleavage
two or three   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
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Chemical Composition
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Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Feldspar and Stichtite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar and Stichtite 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 Feldspar and Stichtite chemical formula.

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Feldspar and Stichtite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Feldspar and Stichtite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Feldspar and Stichtite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Feldspar is 2.11-2.20 whereas that of Stichtite is 2.11-2.20.

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