Phosphophyllite and Fluorite Physical Properties

Phosphophyllite

Fluorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.07-3.133.00-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

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

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.54

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaF₂

Phosphophyllite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite 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 Fluorite- CaF₂

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Phosphophyllite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphophyllite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphophyllite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphophyllite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.