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Phosphosiderite and Bertrandite Physical Properties


Bertrandite and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.76  
2.59-2.60  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Phosphosiderite and Bertrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphosiderite and Bertrandite 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 Bertrandite chemical formula.

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Phosphosiderite and Bertrandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphosiderite and Bertrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphosiderite and Bertrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphosiderite is 2.59-2.60 whereas that of Bertrandite is 2.59-2.60.

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