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Phosphophyllite and Quartz Physical Properties


Quartz and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.07-3.13  
2.65  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct  
{0110} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
7  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
SiO2  

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Phosphophyllite and Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite and Quartz 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 Quartz chemical formula.

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Phosphophyllite and Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphophyllite and Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphophyllite and Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphophyllite is 2.65 whereas that of Quartz is 2.65.

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