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Phosphophyllite and Chlorapatite Physical Properties


Chlorapatite and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.07-3.13  
3.17-3.18  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Phosphophyllite and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite and Chlorapatite 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 Chlorapatite chemical formula.

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Phosphophyllite and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphophyllite and Chlorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphophyllite and Chlorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphophyllite is 3.17-3.18 whereas that of Chlorapatite is 3.17-3.18.

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