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Afghanite and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties


Phosphosiderite and Afghanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.65  
2.74-2.76  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect {10 1 0}  
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  

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Afghanite and Phosphosiderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Afghanite 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 Afghanite and Phosphosiderite chemical formula.

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Afghanite and Phosphosiderite Specific Gravity

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

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