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Diamond and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Phosphophyllite and Diamond Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53  
3.07-3.13  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)  
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
10  
3-3.5  

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

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Diamond and Phosphophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Phosphophyllite chemical formula.

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Diamond and Phosphophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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