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Phosphophyllite and Nacre Physical Properties


Nacre and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.07-3.13  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
CaCO3  

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Phosphophyllite and Nacre Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite and Nacre 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 Nacre chemical formula.

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Phosphophyllite and Nacre Specific Gravity

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

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