Phosphosiderite and Allanite Physical Properties

Phosphosiderite and Allanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphosiderite and Allanite 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 Allanite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Phosphosiderite- Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Allanite- Ca(Ce,La,Y,Ca)Al2(Fe,Al)Si3O12(OH)

Phosphosiderite and Allanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphosiderite and Allanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphosiderite and Allanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphosiderite is 3.40-4.20 whereas that of Allanite is 3.40-4.20.