Holmquistite and Pearl Physical Properties

Holmquistite

Pearl

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.95-3.132.60-2.85

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

{210} Perfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-62.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Holmquistite and Pearl Chemical Formula

While comparing Holmquistite and Pearl 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 Pearl chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Holmquistite- Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Holmquistite and Pearl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Holmquistite and Pearl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Holmquistite and Pearl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Holmquistite is 2.60-2.85 whereas that of Pearl is 2.60-2.85.