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Iddingsite and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties


Phosphosiderite and Iddingsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8  
2.74-2.76  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{???} Perfect  
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
3  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)  
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  

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Iddingsite and Phosphosiderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iddingsite 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 Iddingsite and Phosphosiderite chemical formula.

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Iddingsite and Phosphosiderite Specific Gravity

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

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