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Phosphosiderite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Amethyst and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in common solvents  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.76  
2.65  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
7  

Chemical Composition
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  
SiO2  

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Phosphosiderite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphosiderite and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.

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Phosphosiderite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

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

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