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Phenakite
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Phenakite and Kashmir sapphire Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
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2.90-2.98
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}
7.5-8
Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
 
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-9999
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None
-9999
Al2O3

Phenakite and Kashmir sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Phenakite and Kashmir sapphire 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 Kashmir sapphire chemical formula.

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Phenakite and Kashmir sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phenakite and Kashmir sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phenakite Vs Kashmir sapphire during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phenakite is whereas that of Kashmir sapphire is .