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Petalite and Lemon quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.40Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, poor on {201} with 38.5° angle between the two
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi 4O 10Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Petalite and Lemon quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Petalite and Lemon quartz 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 Petalite and Lemon quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Petalite- LiAlSi 4O 10Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Petalite and Lemon quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Petalite and Lemon quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Petalite and Lemon quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Petalite is Not Available whereas that of Lemon quartz is Not Available.