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Rosasite and Phenakite Physical Properties


Phenakite and Rosasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Effervesces in cold   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4-4.2   
2.90-2.98   

Fracture
Splintery   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}   
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}   

Mohs Hardness
4   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Rosasite and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite and Phenakite 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 Rosasite and Phenakite chemical formula.

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Rosasite and Phenakite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rosasite and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rosasite and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rosasite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.

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