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Stichtite and Phenakite Physical Properties


Phenakite and Stichtite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.11-2.20   
2.90-2.98   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}   
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Stichtite and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stichtite 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 Stichtite and Phenakite chemical formula.

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Stichtite and Phenakite Specific Gravity

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

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