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Amazonite and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Phosphophyllite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57  
3.07-3.13  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Amazonite and Phosphophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Phosphophyllite chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Phosphophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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