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Kunzite and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Phosphophyllite and Kunzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
3.07-3.13  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Kunzite and Phosphophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite 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 Kunzite and Phosphophyllite chemical formula.

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Kunzite and Phosphophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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