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Phosphophyllite and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.07-3.13  
2.42-2.58  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct  
[010] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  

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Phosphophyllite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

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Phosphophyllite and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphophyllite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphophyllite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphophyllite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.

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