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Phosphosiderite and Calcite Satin Spar Physical Properties


Calcite Satin Spar and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.74-2.76   
2.67-2.73   

Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Uneven   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Phosphosiderite and Calcite Satin Spar Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphosiderite and Calcite Satin Spar 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 Calcite Satin Spar chemical formula.

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Phosphosiderite and Calcite Satin Spar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphosiderite and Calcite Satin Spar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphosiderite and Calcite Satin Spar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphosiderite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite Satin Spar is 2.67-2.73.

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