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Phosphophyllite and Allanite Physical Properties


Allanite and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.07-3.13  
3.40-4.20  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca(Ce,La,Y,Ca)Al2(Fe,Al)Si3O12(OH)  

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Phosphophyllite and Allanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite and Allanite 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 Phosphophyllite and Allanite chemical formula.

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Phosphophyllite and Allanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphophyllite and Allanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphophyllite and Allanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphophyllite is 3.40-4.20 whereas that of Allanite is 3.40-4.20.

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