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Phosphosiderite
Phosphosiderite

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Phosphosiderite and Halite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Water-soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.74-2.762.17
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-42.0-2.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
NaCl

Phosphosiderite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphosiderite and Halite 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 Halite chemical formula.

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

Phosphosiderite and Halite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphosiderite and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphosiderite and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphosiderite is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.