Nacre and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties

Nacre

Phosphosiderite

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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

Not Available2.74-2.76

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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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

Not Available3.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Nacre and Phosphosiderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nacre 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 Nacre and Phosphosiderite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Phosphosiderite- Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

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Nacre and Phosphosiderite Specific Gravity

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