Emerald and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties

Emerald

Phosphophyllite

Phosphophyllite and Emerald Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Not Available

Solubility

Not Available

Durability

Hard

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.67-2.78

3.07-3.13

Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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

Cleavage

Imperfect on the [0001]

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

Mohs Hardness

7.5-8

3-3.5

Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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

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Emerald and Phosphophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Phosphophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Emerald- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
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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Emerald and Phosphophyllite Specific Gravity

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