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Shigaite and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Phosphophyllite and Shigaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Moderately flexible  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.32  
3.07-3.13  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}  
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
2  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Pb6Cu3BiS4  
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Shigaite and Phosphophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite 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 Shigaite and Phosphophyllite chemical formula.

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Shigaite and Phosphophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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