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Phosphosiderite
Phosphosiderite

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Phosphosiderite and Emerald Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

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-

Durability

-
Hard

Specific Gravity

2.74-2.762.67-2.78
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
Imperfect on the [0001]

Mohs Hardness

3.5-47.5-8
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Be3Al2SiO6

Phosphosiderite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphosiderite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Phosphosiderite- Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6

Phosphosiderite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphosiderite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphosiderite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphosiderite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.