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Phosphophyllite and Selenite Physical Properties


Selenite and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.07-3.13  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
2  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
CaSO4·2H2O  

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Phosphophyllite and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite and Selenite 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 Selenite chemical formula.

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Phosphophyllite and Selenite Specific Gravity

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

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