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Phosphophyllite and Zincite Physical Properties


Zincite and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.07-3.13   
5.50-5.90   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct   
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
4   

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

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Phosphophyllite and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite and Zincite 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 Zincite chemical formula.

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Phosphophyllite and Zincite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphophyllite and Zincite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphophyllite and Zincite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphophyllite is 5.50-5.90 whereas that of Zincite is 5.50-5.90.

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