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Phosphophyllite
Phosphophyllite

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Phosphophyllite and Cryolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.07-3.132.97
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct
None observed
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.52.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Phosphophyllite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite and Cryolite 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 Cryolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Phosphophyllite- Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Phosphophyllite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphophyllite and Cryolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphophyllite and Cryolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphophyllite is 2.97 whereas that of Cryolite is 2.97.