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Phosphophyllite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chalcedony and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.07-3.13  
2.55-2.70  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
SiO2  

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Phosphophyllite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

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Phosphophyllite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphophyllite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphophyllite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphophyllite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.

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