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Adularia and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties


Phosphosiderite and Adularia Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61  
2.74-2.76  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect  
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
6  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  

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Adularia and Phosphosiderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adularia and Phosphosiderite 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 Adularia and Phosphosiderite chemical formula.

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Adularia and Phosphosiderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adularia and Phosphosiderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adularia and Phosphosiderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adularia is 2.74-2.76 whereas that of Phosphosiderite is 2.74-2.76.

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