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Chrysotile and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Phosphophyllite and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63   
3.07-3.13   

Fracture
Fibrous   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Chrysotile and Phosphophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile and Phosphophyllite chemical formula.

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Chrysotile and Phosphophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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