Phosphophyllite and Ettringite Physical Properties

Phosphophyllite

Ettringite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Partially soluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.07-3.131.77

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on {10 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.52-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Phosphophyllite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite and Ettringite 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 Ettringite 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 Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Phosphophyllite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphophyllite and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphophyllite and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphophyllite is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.