Vesuvianite and Phenakite Physical Properties

Vesuvianite

Phenakite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.32-3.432.90-2.98

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}

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

Mohs Hardness

6-77.5-8

2 10

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Chemical Composition

Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4

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

Vesuvianite and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Phenakite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Vesuvianite- Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4
Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Vesuvianite and Phenakite Specific Gravity

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