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Phenakite and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Tsavorite and Phenakite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-2.98  
3.55-3.73  

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  

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Phenakite and Tsavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phenakite and Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite chemical formula.

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Phenakite and Tsavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phenakite and Tsavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phenakite and Tsavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phenakite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Tsavorite is 3.55-3.73.

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