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Phosphophyllite and Thulite Physical Properties


Thulite and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.07-3.13  
3.1  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Phosphophyllite and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite and Thulite 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 Thulite chemical formula.

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Phosphophyllite and Thulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphophyllite and Thulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphophyllite and Thulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphophyllite is 3.1 whereas that of Thulite is 3.1.

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