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Marble and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Phosphophyllite and Marble Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.07-3.13  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
CaCO3  
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Marble and Phosphophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Marble 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 Marble and Phosphophyllite chemical formula.

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Marble and Phosphophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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