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Phosphophyllite and Topazolite Physical Properties


Topazolite and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.07-3.13  
3.70-4.10  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Phosphophyllite and Topazolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite and Topazolite 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 Topazolite chemical formula.

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Phosphophyllite and Topazolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphophyllite and Topazolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphophyllite and Topazolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphophyllite is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Topazolite is 3.70-4.10.

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