Phosphophyllite and Zircon Physical Properties

Phosphophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.07-3.133.93-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct

{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.57.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

ZrSiO₄

Phosphophyllite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Phosphophyllite- Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Phosphophyllite and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphophyllite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphophyllite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphophyllite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.