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Clinothulite and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties


Phosphosiderite and Clinothulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.74-2.76  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect  
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Ca2(Mg,Fe)3Al2(SiO4)4(OH)4  
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  

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Clinothulite and Phosphosiderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinothulite 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 Clinothulite and Phosphosiderite chemical formula.

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Clinothulite and Phosphosiderite Specific Gravity

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

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