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Phosphophyllite and Beryl Physical Properties


Beryl and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.07-3.13   
2.60-2.90   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   
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Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct   
Imperfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Be3Al2Si6O18   

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Phosphophyllite and Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite and Beryl 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 Beryl chemical formula.

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Phosphophyllite and Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphophyllite and Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphophyllite and Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphophyllite is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Beryl is 2.60-2.90.

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