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Phosphosiderite
Phosphosiderite

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Phosphosiderite and Carletonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.74-2.762.45
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Uneven
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
Perfect on {001}, good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-44-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Phosphosiderite and Carletonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphosiderite and Carletonite 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 Carletonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Phosphosiderite- Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Carletonite- KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Phosphosiderite and Carletonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphosiderite and Carletonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphosiderite and Carletonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphosiderite is 2.45 whereas that of Carletonite is 2.45.