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Phenakite and Musgravite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-2.98
3.62-3.68
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
8-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Phenakite and Musgravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phenakite and Musgravite 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 Musgravite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Phenakite and Musgravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phenakite and Musgravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phenakite and Musgravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phenakite is 3.62-3.68 whereas that of Musgravite is 3.62-3.68.