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Phosphophyllite and Clintonite Physical Properties


Clintonite and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.07-3.13  
3.0-3.1  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2  

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Phosphophyllite and Clintonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite and Clintonite 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 Clintonite chemical formula.

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Phosphophyllite and Clintonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphophyllite and Clintonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphophyllite and Clintonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphophyllite is 3.0-3.1 whereas that of Clintonite is 3.0-3.1.

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