Phosphophyllite and Glass Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.07-3.13
  
2.39-4.00
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
  
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
  
Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct
  
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Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
  
4-6
  
Chemical Composition
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
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Phosphophyllite and Glass Chemical Formula
While comparing Phosphophyllite and Glass 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 Glass chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Phosphophyllite- Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Phosphophyllite and Glass Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphophyllite and Glass Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphophyllite and Glass Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphophyllite is 2.39-4.00 whereas that of Glass is 2.39-4.00.