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Hiddenite and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties


Phosphosiderite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
2.74-2.76   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Uneven   

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic   
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   

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Hiddenite and Phosphosiderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Phosphosiderite chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Phosphosiderite Specific Gravity

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

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