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Phosphophyllite and Barite Physical Properties


Barite and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.07-3.13  
4.48  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct  
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
BaSO4  

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Phosphophyllite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite and Barite 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 Barite chemical formula.

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Phosphophyllite and Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphophyllite and Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphophyllite and Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphophyllite is 4.48 whereas that of Barite is 4.48.

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