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Phosphophyllite and Star diopside Physical Properties


Star diopside 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  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
CaMgSi2O6  

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Phosphophyllite and Star diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite and Star diopside 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 Star diopside chemical formula.

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Phosphophyllite and Star diopside Specific Gravity

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

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