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Feldspar and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties


Phosphosiderite and Feldspar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.75  
2.74-2.76  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
two or three  
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  

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Feldspar and Phosphosiderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Phosphosiderite chemical formula.

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Feldspar and Phosphosiderite Specific Gravity

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

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