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Pearl and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.60-2.852.74-2.76
1 7.18
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Fracture

-
Uneven

Cleavage

none
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct

Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.53.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaCO3
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Pearl and Phosphosiderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pearl 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 Pearl and Phosphosiderite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pearl- CaCO3
  • Chemical formula of Phosphosiderite- Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Pearl and Phosphosiderite Specific Gravity

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