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Vanadinite and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Phosphophyllite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1  
3.07-3.13  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
C20H36  
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Vanadinite and Phosphophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Phosphophyllite chemical formula.

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Vanadinite and Phosphophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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