Phosphophyllite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties

Phosphophyllite

Chrysoprase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.07-3.132.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

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

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Phosphophyllite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase- SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

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Phosphophyllite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphophyllite and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphophyllite and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphophyllite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.