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Phosphophyllite and Zektzerite Physical Properties


Zektzerite and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.07-3.13  
2.79  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct  
{100} and {010} perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
6  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Phosphophyllite and Zektzerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite and Zektzerite 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 Zektzerite chemical formula.

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Phosphophyllite and Zektzerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphophyllite and Zektzerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphophyllite and Zektzerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphophyllite is 2.79 whereas that of Zektzerite is 2.79.

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