Sulfur and Phenakite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Phenakite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.90-2.98

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

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

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available7.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sulfur and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Phenakite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Sulfur and Phenakite Specific Gravity

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