Phosphophyllite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Phosphophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.07-3.133.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Phosphophyllite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Phosphophyllite- Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Phosphophyllite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphophyllite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphophyllite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphophyllite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.