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Phosphophyllite and Chrome-Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chrome-Chalcedony and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.07-3.13  
2.55-2.70  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct  
None  

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  
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Phosphophyllite and Chrome-Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite and Chrome-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 Chrome-Chalcedony chemical formula.

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Phosphophyllite and Chrome-Chalcedony Specific Gravity

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

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