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Flint and Williamsite Physical Properties


Williamsite and Flint Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.51-2.63  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
4  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Flint and Williamsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Flint and Williamsite 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 Flint and Williamsite chemical formula.

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Flint and Williamsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Flint and Williamsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Flint and Williamsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Flint is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Williamsite is 2.51-2.63.

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