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Phosphophyllite and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Tsavorite and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.07-3.13  
3.55-3.73  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  

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Phosphophyllite and Tsavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite and Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite chemical formula.

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Phosphophyllite and Tsavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphophyllite and Tsavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphophyllite and Tsavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphophyllite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Tsavorite is 3.55-3.73.

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