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Phosphosiderite and Chiastolite Physical Properties


Chiastolite and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.76  
3.00-3.15  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)  

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Phosphosiderite and Chiastolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphosiderite and Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite chemical formula.

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Phosphosiderite and Chiastolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphosiderite and Chiastolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphosiderite and Chiastolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphosiderite is 3.00-3.15 whereas that of Chiastolite is 3.00-3.15.

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