Garnet Malaia and Phenakite Physical Properties

Garnet Malaia

Phenakite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.90-2.98

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Garnet Malaia and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet Malaia 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 Garnet Malaia and Phenakite chemical formula.

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

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Garnet Malaia and Phenakite Specific Gravity

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