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Phosphophyllite and Clinochlore Physical Properties


Clinochlore and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.07-3.13   
2.60-3.02   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Phosphophyllite and Clinochlore Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite and Clinochlore 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 Clinochlore chemical formula.

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Phosphophyllite and Clinochlore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphophyllite and Clinochlore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphophyllite and Clinochlore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphophyllite is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Clinochlore is 2.60-3.02.

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