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Phosphophyllite and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Sarcopside and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.07-3.13  
3.79-3.94  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Lamellar, Splintery  

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct  
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
4  

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

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Phosphophyllite and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite and Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside chemical formula.

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Phosphophyllite and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphophyllite and Sarcopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphophyllite and Sarcopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphophyllite is 3.79-3.94 whereas that of Sarcopside is 3.79-3.94.

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