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Magnesite and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Effervesces in hot HCl
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

2.92-3.123.07-3.13
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven

Cleavage

[10 1 1] perfect
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct

Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.53-3.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Magnesite and Phosphophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnesite 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 Magnesite and Phosphophyllite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Phosphophyllite- Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Magnesite and Phosphophyllite Specific Gravity

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