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Phenakite and Fibrolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-2.98
3.14-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Phenakite and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phenakite and Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Phenakite and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phenakite and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phenakite and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phenakite is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.