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Strontianite and Feldspar Physical Properties


Feldspar and Strontianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.63-3.79   
2.56-2.75   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{110} Good   
two or three   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
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Strontianite and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Strontianite and Feldspar 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 Strontianite and Feldspar chemical formula.

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Strontianite and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Strontianite and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Strontianite and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Strontianite is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.

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