Phosphophyllite and Apophyllite Physical Properties

Phosphophyllite and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Phosphophyllite- Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Phosphophyllite and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphophyllite and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphophyllite and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphophyllite is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.