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Phosphophyllite
Phosphophyllite

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Phosphophyllite and Periclase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.07-3.133.7-3.9
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.55.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Phosphophyllite and Periclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite and Periclase 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 Periclase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Phosphophyllite- Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Phosphophyllite and Periclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphophyllite and Periclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphophyllite and Periclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphophyllite is 3.7-3.9 whereas that of Periclase is 3.7-3.9.