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Phenakite and Eosphorite Physical Properties


Eosphorite and Phenakite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-2.98  
3.05-3.08  

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}  
Poor on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
5  

Chemical Composition
Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Phenakite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phenakite and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

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Phenakite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phenakite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phenakite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phenakite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.

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