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Eosphorite and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Phosphophyllite and Eosphorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.05-3.08   
3.07-3.13   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   

Cleavage
Poor on {100}   
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
5   
3-3.5   

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

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Eosphorite and Phosphophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite and Phosphophyllite chemical formula.

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Eosphorite and Phosphophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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