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Phosphosiderite and Colemanite Physical Properties


Colemanite and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.76  
2.40-2.42  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
4.5  

Chemical Composition
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  
Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Phosphosiderite and Colemanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphosiderite and Colemanite 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 Colemanite chemical formula.

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Phosphosiderite and Colemanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphosiderite and Colemanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphosiderite and Colemanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphosiderite is 2.40-2.42 whereas that of Colemanite is 2.40-2.42.

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