Phosphosiderite and Chondrodite Physical Properties

Phosphosiderite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphosiderite and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Phosphosiderite- Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Phosphosiderite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphosiderite and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphosiderite and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphosiderite is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.