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Mother of Pearl and Phenakite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.87
2.90-2.98
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Mother of Pearl and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mother of Pearl 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 Mother of Pearl and Phenakite chemical formula.

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

Mother of Pearl and Phenakite Specific Gravity

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