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Phosphophyllite and Goethite Physical Properties


Goethite and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
HCl soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.07-3.13  
4.27-4.29  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Phosphophyllite and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite and Goethite 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 Goethite chemical formula.

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Phosphophyllite and Goethite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphophyllite and Goethite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphophyllite and Goethite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphophyllite is 4.27-4.29 whereas that of Goethite is 4.27-4.29.

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