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Lamprophyre
Lamprophyre

Phenakite
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Lamprophyre and Phenakite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

-99992.90-2.98
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

None
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}

Mohs Hardness

-99997.5-8
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Lamprophyre and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre and Phenakite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Lamprophyre- -
  • Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Lamprophyre and Phenakite Specific Gravity

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