Phosphophyllite and Colemanite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
3.07-3.13
2.40-2.42
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
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Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
Chemical Composition
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Phosphophyllite and Colemanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Phosphophyllite and Colemanite 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 Colemanite 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 Colemanite- Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Phosphophyllite and Colemanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphophyllite and Colemanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphophyllite and Colemanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphophyllite is 2.40-2.42 whereas that of Colemanite is 2.40-2.42.