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Allanite and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Phosphophyllite and Allanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.40-4.20  
3.07-3.13  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca(Ce,La,Y,Ca)Al2(Fe,Al)Si3O12(OH)  
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Allanite and Phosphophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Allanite and Phosphophyllite 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 Allanite and Phosphophyllite chemical formula.

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Allanite and Phosphophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Allanite and Phosphophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Allanite and Phosphophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Allanite is 3.07-3.13 whereas that of Phosphophyllite is 3.07-3.13.

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