Phosphophyllite and Chondrodite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
3.07-3.13
3.10-3.20
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct
Poor to good on (001)
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Phosphophyllite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula
While comparing Phosphophyllite and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Phosphophyllite- Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Phosphophyllite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphophyllite and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphophyllite and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphophyllite is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.