Paraiba and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties

Paraiba

Phosphophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.04-3.133.07-3.13

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Paraiba and Phosphophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Paraiba 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 Paraiba and Phosphophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Phosphophyllite- Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Paraiba and Phosphophyllite Specific Gravity

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