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Phenakite and Blue quartz Physical Properties


Blue quartz and Phenakite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-2.98   
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Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle   
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Cleavage
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}   
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Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
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Chemical Composition
Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
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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 and Blue quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phenakite is Not Available whereas that of Blue quartz is Not Available.

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