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Phosphophyllite and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Chrysotile and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.07-3.13   
2.51-2.63   

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

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
2.5-4.5   

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Phosphophyllite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

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Phosphophyllite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphophyllite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphophyllite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphophyllite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.

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