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Phosphophyllite and Gaspite Physical Properties


Gaspite and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.07-3.13  
3.21  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
MnAsO4  

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Phosphophyllite and Gaspite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite and Gaspite 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 Gaspite chemical formula.

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Phosphophyllite and Gaspite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphophyllite and Gaspite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphophyllite and Gaspite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphophyllite is 3.21 whereas that of Gaspite is 3.21.

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