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Phenakite and Marialite 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
 
Brittle
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2.50
Uneven, Conchoidal
Distinct on {100} and {110}
5.5-6
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Phenakite and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phenakite and Marialite 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 Marialite chemical formula.

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Phenakite and Marialite Specific Gravity

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