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Phosphophyllite and Spinel Physical Properties


Spinel and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.07-3.13  
3.64-3.66  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct  
None, but may exhibit slight parting  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
8  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
MgAl2O4  

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Phosphophyllite and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.

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Phosphophyllite and Spinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphophyllite and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphophyllite and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphophyllite is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.

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