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Hydrophane and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50
2.74-2.76
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Hydrophane and Phosphosiderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hydrophane 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 Hydrophane and Phosphosiderite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hydrophane- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Phosphosiderite- Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Hydrophane and Phosphosiderite Specific Gravity

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