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Norbergite and Phenakite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.177
Uneven, Conchoidal
{???} Distinct
6-6.5
Mg 3(SiO 4)(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
 
Brittle
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2.90-2.98
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}
7.5-8
Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Norbergite and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Norbergite 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 Norbergite and Phenakite chemical formula.

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Norbergite and Phenakite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Norbergite and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Norbergite Vs Phenakite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Norbergite is whereas that of Phenakite is .