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Phenakite and Fuchsite 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
2.90-2.982.77-2.88
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}
Perfect basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-82.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Phenakite and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phenakite and Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Phenakite and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phenakite and Fuchsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phenakite and Fuchsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phenakite is 2.77-2.88 whereas that of Fuchsite is 2.77-2.88.