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Phosphophyllite and Larvikite Physical Properties


Larvikite and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.07-3.13  
2.59  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  

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Phosphophyllite and Larvikite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite and Larvikite 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 Larvikite chemical formula.

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Phosphophyllite and Larvikite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphophyllite and Larvikite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphophyllite and Larvikite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphophyllite is 2.59 whereas that of Larvikite is 2.59.

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