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Phenakite and Feldspar Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-2.98
2.56-2.75
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}
two or three
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Phenakite and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Phenakite and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phenakite and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phenakite and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phenakite is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.