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Phosphophyllite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Stolzite and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.07-3.13  
2  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct  
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
2.5-3  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
PbWO4  

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Phosphophyllite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

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Phosphophyllite and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphophyllite and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphophyllite and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphophyllite is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.

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