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Phosphophyllite
Phosphophyllite

Pyromorphite
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Phosphophyllite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.07-3.13
Conchoidal, Uneven
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct
3-3.5
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
 
Brittle
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6.5-7.1
Uneven, Conchoidal
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
3.5-4
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Phosphophyllite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite and Pyromorphite 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 Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Phosphophyllite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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