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Phenakite and Diamond Physical Properties


Diamond and Phenakite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-2.98   
3.50-3.53   

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

Cleavage
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}   
111 (perfect in four directions)   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
10   

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

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Phenakite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Phenakite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

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Phenakite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phenakite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phenakite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phenakite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.

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