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Phenakite and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Seraphinite and Phenakite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-2.98  
2.60-3.02  

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
-  

Cleavage
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Phenakite and Seraphinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phenakite and Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite chemical formula.

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Phenakite and Seraphinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phenakite and Seraphinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phenakite and Seraphinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phenakite is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Seraphinite is 2.60-3.02.

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