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Phosphophyllite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Hiddenite and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.07-3.13   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct   
1,2 prismatic   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Phosphophyllite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

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Phosphophyllite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphophyllite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphophyllite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphophyllite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.

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