Phosphosiderite and Baryte Physical Properties

Phosphosiderite

Baryte

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.74-2.764.3-5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Uneven

Irregular/uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct

Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-43-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Phosphosiderite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphosiderite and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.

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

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Phosphosiderite and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphosiderite and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphosiderite and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphosiderite is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.