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Phosphosiderite and Charoite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.74-2.76
2.54-2.78
1.5 Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
Good in three directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Phosphosiderite and Charoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphosiderite and Charoite 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 Charoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Phosphosiderite- Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Charoite- K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Phosphosiderite and Charoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphosiderite and Charoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphosiderite and Charoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphosiderite is 2.54-2.78 whereas that of Charoite is 2.54-2.78.