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Phenakite and Sulfur Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
insoluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.90-2.98-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
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Cleavage

Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

Mohs Hardness

7.5-8-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
S8

Phenakite and Sulfur Chemical Formula

While comparing Phenakite and Sulfur 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 Sulfur chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Sulfur- S8

Phenakite and Sulfur Specific Gravity

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