Petalite and Quantum Quattro Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
insoluble
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
2.40
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, poor on {201} with 38.5° angle between the two
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Chemical Composition
LiAlSi 4O 10Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Petalite and Quantum Quattro Chemical Formula
While comparing Petalite and Quantum Quattro 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 Quantum Quattro chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Petalite- LiAlSi 4O 10Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Petalite and Quantum Quattro Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Petalite and Quantum Quattro Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Petalite and Quantum Quattro Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Petalite is Not Available whereas that of Quantum Quattro is Not Available.