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Phosphophyllite and Coral Physical Properties


Coral 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   
2.60-2.70   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   
Irregular, Irregular, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct   
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Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Phosphophyllite and Coral Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite and Coral 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 Coral chemical formula.

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Phosphophyllite and Coral Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphophyllite and Coral Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphophyllite and Coral Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphophyllite is 2.60-2.70 whereas that of Coral is 2.60-2.70.

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