Feldspar and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties

Feldspar

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

2.56-2.753.07-3.13

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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

1.6 Cleavage

two or three

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Feldspar and Phosphophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Phosphophyllite chemical formula.

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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Feldspar and Phosphophyllite Specific Gravity

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