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Willemite and Feldspar Physical Properties


Feldspar and Willemite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.89-4.18   
2.56-2.75   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect   
two or three   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
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Willemite and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Willemite 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 Willemite and Feldspar chemical formula.

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Willemite and Feldspar Specific Gravity

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

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