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Diamond and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

Soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.50-3.532.74-2.76
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

111 (perfect in four directions)
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct

Mohs Hardness

103.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

C
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Diamond and Phosphosiderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Phosphosiderite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diamond- C
  • Chemical formula of Phosphosiderite- Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Diamond and Phosphosiderite Specific Gravity

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