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Phosphosiderite
Phosphosiderite

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Phosphosiderite and Gibbsite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.74-2.762.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Uneven
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
{001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-42.5-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Al(OH)3

Phosphosiderite and Gibbsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphosiderite and Gibbsite 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 Gibbsite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Phosphosiderite- Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3

Phosphosiderite and Gibbsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphosiderite and Gibbsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphosiderite and Gibbsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphosiderite is 2.35 whereas that of Gibbsite is 2.35.