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Phosphophyllite and Jet Physical Properties


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Jet and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.07-3.13  
1.19-1.35  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

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

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
2.5-4  

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

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Phosphophyllite and Jet Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite and Jet 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 Jet chemical formula.

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Phosphophyllite and Jet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphophyllite and Jet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphophyllite and Jet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphophyllite is 1.19-1.35 whereas that of Jet is 1.19-1.35.

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