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Phosphosiderite and Hardystonite Physical Properties


Hardystonite and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.76   
3.396-3.443   

Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Uneven   
Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct   
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Phosphosiderite and Hardystonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphosiderite and Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite chemical formula.

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Phosphosiderite and Hardystonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphosiderite and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphosiderite and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphosiderite is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.

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