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Phosphophyllite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.07-3.13  
3.32-3.43  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct  
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  

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  
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  

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Phosphophyllite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Phosphophyllite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphophyllite and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphophyllite and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphophyllite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.

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