Coral and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties

Coral

Phosphophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.703.07-3.13

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular, Irregular, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-43-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Coral and Phosphophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Coral 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 Coral and Phosphophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Coral- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Phosphophyllite- Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Coral and Phosphophyllite Specific Gravity

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