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Vanadinite and Phenakite Physical Properties


Phenakite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1  
2.90-2.98  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
None  
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
C20H36  
Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Vanadinite and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Phenakite chemical formula.

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Vanadinite and Phenakite Specific Gravity

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

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