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Phenakite
Phenakite

Dendrite crystal
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Phenakite and Dendrite crystal Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
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Durability

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Specific Gravity

2.90-2.981
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
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Cleavage

Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}
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Mohs Hardness

7.5-8-9999
2 10
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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 Dendrite crystal Chemical Formula

While comparing Phenakite and Dendrite crystal 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 Dendrite crystal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Dendrite crystal- -

Phenakite and Dendrite crystal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phenakite and Dendrite crystal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phenakite and Dendrite crystal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phenakite is 1 whereas that of Dendrite crystal is 1.