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Phenakite and Blue quartz Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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
 
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-9999
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None
-9999
SiO2 with dumortierite

Phenakite and Blue quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Phenakite and Blue 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 Phenakite and Blue quartz chemical formula.

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Phenakite and Blue quartz Specific Gravity

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