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Phosphophyllite
Phosphophyllite

Chlorastrolite
Chlorastrolite



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Phosphophyllite and Chlorastrolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.07-3.13
Conchoidal, Uneven
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct
3-3.5
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
 
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3.1-3.5
Granular
None
5-6
Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Phosphophyllite and Chlorastrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite and Chlorastrolite 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 Chlorastrolite chemical formula.

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Phosphophyllite and Chlorastrolite Specific Gravity

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