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Flint and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties


Phosphosiderite and Flint Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.74-2.76  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  

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Flint and Phosphosiderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Flint 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 Flint and Phosphosiderite chemical formula.

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Flint and Phosphosiderite Specific Gravity

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

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