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Phosphosiderite and Cryolite Physical Properties


Cryolite and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.76  
2.97  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Phosphosiderite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphosiderite and Cryolite 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 Cryolite chemical formula.

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Phosphosiderite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphosiderite and Cryolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphosiderite and Cryolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphosiderite is 2.97 whereas that of Cryolite is 2.97.

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