Holmquistite and Blue Beryl Maxixe Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.95-3.13
2.60-2.90
Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{210} Perfect
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Chemical Composition
Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Be 3Al 2Si 6O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Holmquistite and Blue Beryl Maxixe Chemical Formula
While comparing Holmquistite and Blue Beryl Maxixe 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 Holmquistite and Blue Beryl Maxixe chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Holmquistite- Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Blue Beryl Maxixe- Be 3Al 2Si 6O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Holmquistite and Blue Beryl Maxixe Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Holmquistite and Blue Beryl Maxixe Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Holmquistite and Blue Beryl Maxixe Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Holmquistite is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Blue Beryl Maxixe is 2.60-2.90.