Phosphophyllite and Kyanite Cyprine Physical Properties

Phosphophyllite

Kyanite Cyprine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.07-3.133.55-3.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.54-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Phosphophyllite and Kyanite Cyprine Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite and Kyanite Cyprine 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 Kyanite Cyprine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Phosphophyllite- Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Kyanite Cyprine- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

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Phosphophyllite and Kyanite Cyprine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphophyllite and Kyanite Cyprine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphophyllite and Kyanite Cyprine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphophyllite is 3.55-3.70 whereas that of Kyanite Cyprine is 3.55-3.70.