Petalite and Tinzenite Physical Properties

Petalite

Tinzenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

insoluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.403.355-3.433

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}, poor on {201} with 38.5° angle between the two

{???} Good, {???} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

LiAlSi 4O 10Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Petalite and Tinzenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Petalite and Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Petalite- LiAlSi 4O 10Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Tinzenite- (Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Petalite and Tinzenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Petalite and Tinzenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Petalite and Tinzenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Petalite is 3.355-3.433 whereas that of Tinzenite is 3.355-3.433.