Hawks Eye and Phenakite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.90-2.98
  
Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle
  
Cleavage
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Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
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Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Hawks Eye and Phenakite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hawks Eye 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 Hawks Eye and Phenakite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hawks Eye and Phenakite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hawks Eye and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hawks Eye and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hawks Eye is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.