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Quartz and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Phosphophyllite and Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65  
3.07-3.13  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct  
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
7  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Quartz and Phosphophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz and Phosphophyllite 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 Quartz and Phosphophyllite chemical formula.

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Quartz and Phosphophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz and Phosphophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz and Phosphophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz is 3.07-3.13 whereas that of Phosphophyllite is 3.07-3.13.

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