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Phosphosiderite and Apophyllite Physical Properties

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
2.74-2.76
2.30-2.50
1.5 Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Uneven
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
Perfect on (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Phosphosiderite and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphosiderite and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Phosphosiderite- Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Phosphosiderite and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphosiderite and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphosiderite and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphosiderite is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.