Intermediate Gold Nuggets and Petalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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insoluble
Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.40
Fracture
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Subconchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
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Perfect on {001}, poor on {201} with 38.5° angle between the two
Chemical Composition
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LiAlSi 4O 10Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Intermediate Gold Nuggets and Petalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Intermediate Gold Nuggets and Petalite 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 Intermediate Gold Nuggets and Petalite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Petalite- LiAlSi 4O 10Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Intermediate Gold Nuggets and Petalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Intermediate Gold Nuggets and Petalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Intermediate Gold Nuggets and Petalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Intermediate Gold Nuggets is 2.40 whereas that of Petalite is 2.40.