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Phosphophyllite and Zircon Physical Properties


Zircon and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.07-3.13  
3.93-4.73  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct  
{110} and {111}  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
ZrSiO4  

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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.

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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.

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