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Phenakite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Amazonite and Phenakite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-2.98  
2.55-2.57  

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
KAlSi3O8  

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Phenakite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phenakite and Amazonite 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 Phenakite and Amazonite chemical formula.

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Phenakite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phenakite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phenakite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phenakite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.

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