Almandine and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.95-4.30
2.74-2.76
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Uneven
Cleavage
none
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Almandine and Phosphosiderite Chemical Formula
While comparing Almandine 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 Almandine and Phosphosiderite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Phosphosiderite- Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Almandine and Phosphosiderite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine and Phosphosiderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine and Phosphosiderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine is 2.74-2.76 whereas that of Phosphosiderite is 2.74-2.76.