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Phosphophyllite
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Phosphophyllite and Sylvite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.07-3.13
Conchoidal, Uneven
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct
3-3.5
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
 
Brittle
Soluble
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1.993
Uneven
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
2.5
KCl

Phosphophyllite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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Phosphophyllite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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