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Phosphophyllite and Chlorite group Physical Properties


Chlorite group and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.07-3.13  
2.6-3.3  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Lamellar  

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct  
Perfect 001  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Mg,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2·(Mg,Fe)3(OH)6  

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Phosphophyllite and Chlorite group Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite and Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group chemical formula.

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Phosphophyllite and Chlorite group Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphophyllite and Chlorite group Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphophyllite and Chlorite group Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphophyllite is 2.6-3.3 whereas that of Chlorite group is 2.6-3.3.

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