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Grandidierite and Phenakite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.85-3.00
2.90-2.98
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Grandidierite and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite and Phenakite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Grandidierite and Phenakite Specific Gravity

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