Home
Gemstones


Phenakite and Orbicular jasper Physical Properties


Orbicular jasper and Phenakite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-2.98  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
-  

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Phenakite and Orbicular jasper Chemical Formula

While comparing Phenakite and Orbicular jasper 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 Orbicular jasper chemical formula.

Compare Colorless Gems

Phenakite and Orbicular jasper Specific Gravity

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

Colorless Gems

Colorless Gems


Compare Colorless Gems