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Marble and Phenakite Physical Properties


Phenakite and Marble Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.90-2.98  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

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

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
CaCO3  
Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Marble and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Marble 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 Marble and Phenakite chemical formula.

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Marble and Phenakite Specific Gravity

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

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