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Phenakite and Magnetite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.90-2.985.2
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}
None

Mohs Hardness

7.5-85.5-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Phenakite and Magnetite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phenakite and Magnetite 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 Magnetite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Phenakite and Magnetite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phenakite and Magnetite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phenakite and Magnetite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phenakite is 5.2 whereas that of Magnetite is 5.2.