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Phosphophyllite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.07-3.13  
3.06  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Sectile  

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct  
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  

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Phosphophyllite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

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Phosphophyllite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphophyllite and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphophyllite and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphophyllite is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.

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