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Phosphophyllite and Cavansite Physical Properties


Cavansite and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.07-3.13  
2.25-2.33  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct  
Good on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)  

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Phosphophyllite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite and Cavansite 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 Cavansite chemical formula.

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Phosphophyllite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphophyllite and Cavansite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphophyllite and Cavansite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphophyllite is 2.25-2.33 whereas that of Cavansite is 2.25-2.33.

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