Phosphosiderite and Albite Physical Properties

Phosphosiderite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphosiderite and Albite 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 Phosphosiderite and Albite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Phosphosiderite- Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Phosphosiderite and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphosiderite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphosiderite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphosiderite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.