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Phosphophyllite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.07-3.13   
2.62-2.65   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   
Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct   
001   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
6   

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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Phosphophyllite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

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Phosphophyllite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphophyllite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphophyllite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphophyllite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.

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