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Jet and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


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Phosphophyllite and Jet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.19-1.35  
3.07-3.13  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4  
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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Jet and Phosphophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jet 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 Jet and Phosphophyllite chemical formula.

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Jet and Phosphophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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