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Hambergite and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Phosphophyllite and Hambergite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37  
3.07-3.13  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Hambergite and Phosphophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hambergite 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 Hambergite and Phosphophyllite chemical formula.

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Hambergite and Phosphophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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