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Phosphophyllite and Shungite Physical Properties


Shungite 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  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
-9999  

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

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Phosphophyllite and Shungite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite and Shungite 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 Shungite chemical formula.

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Phosphophyllite and Shungite Specific Gravity

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

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