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Jeremejevite and Phenakite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.28-3.31
2.90-2.98
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None observed
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Jeremejevite and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jeremejevite 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 Jeremejevite and Phenakite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jeremejevite- Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Jeremejevite and Phenakite Specific Gravity

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