Home
×

Phosphosiderite
Phosphosiderite

Helenite
Helenite



ADD
Compare
X
Phosphosiderite
X
Helenite

Phosphosiderite and Helenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.2 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.5 Specific Gravity
2.74-2.76
Not Available
1.8 Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Uneven
Not Available
1.10 Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
Not Available
1.11 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
Not Available
1.12 Chemical Composition
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Not Available

Phosphosiderite and Helenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphosiderite and Helenite 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 Helenite chemical formula.

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

Phosphosiderite and Helenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphosiderite and Helenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphosiderite and Helenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphosiderite is Not Available whereas that of Helenite is Not Available.