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Phosphophyllite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Langbeinite and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Slowly dissolves in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.07-3.13  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
K2Mg2(SO4)3  

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Phosphophyllite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite chemical formula.

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Phosphophyllite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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

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