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Phosphosiderite
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Phosphosiderite and Cavansite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.74-2.762.25-2.33
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
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Cleavage

{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
Good on {010}

Mohs Hardness

3.5-43-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Phosphosiderite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphosiderite and Cavansite 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 Cavansite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Phosphosiderite- Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Phosphosiderite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphosiderite and Cavansite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphosiderite and Cavansite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphosiderite is 2.25-2.33 whereas that of Cavansite is 2.25-2.33.