Phosphophyllite and Rosasite Physical Properties

Phosphophyllite

Rosasite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Effervesces in cold

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.07-3.134-4.2

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on {100} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.54

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Phosphophyllite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

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

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Phosphophyllite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphophyllite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphophyllite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphophyllite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.