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Phosphophyllite and Viridine Physical Properties


Viridine and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.07-3.13  
3.05-3.21  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
-  

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

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  
(Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Phosphophyllite and Viridine Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite and Viridine 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 Viridine chemical formula.

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Phosphophyllite and Viridine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphophyllite and Viridine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphophyllite and Viridine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphophyllite is 3.05-3.21 whereas that of Viridine is 3.05-3.21.

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