Home
Gemstones


Phosphophyllite and Uvarovite Physical Properties


Uvarovite and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.07-3.13  
3.77  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
6.5-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Phosphophyllite and Uvarovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite and Uvarovite 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 Uvarovite chemical formula.

Compare Colorless Gems

Phosphophyllite and Uvarovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphophyllite and Uvarovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphophyllite and Uvarovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphophyllite is 3.77 whereas that of Uvarovite is 3.77.

Colorless Gems

Colorless Gems


Compare Colorless Gems