Phosphophyllite and Emerald Physical Properties

Phosphophyllite

Emerald

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

Hard

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.07-3.132.67-2.78

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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

Imperfect on the [0001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Phosphophyllite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite and Emerald 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 Emerald 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 Emerald- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Phosphophyllite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphophyllite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphophyllite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphophyllite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.