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Phosphophyllite and Magnetite Physical Properties


Magnetite and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.07-3.13  
5.2  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Phosphophyllite and Magnetite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite and Magnetite 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 Magnetite chemical formula.

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Phosphophyllite and Magnetite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphophyllite and Magnetite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphophyllite and Magnetite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphophyllite is 5.2 whereas that of Magnetite is 5.2.

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