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Phosphophyllite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Piemontite and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.07-3.13  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct  
[001] good, [100] distinct  

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  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)  

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Phosphophyllite and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

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Phosphophyllite and Piemontite Specific Gravity

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

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