Phosphophyllite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

Phosphophyllite

Chrysocolla

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.07-3.132.00-2.45

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.52-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Phosphophyllite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

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Phosphophyllite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphophyllite and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphophyllite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphophyllite is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.