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Phosphosiderite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties


Hemimorphite and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.76  
3.30-3.50  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
5  

Chemical Composition
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Phosphosiderite and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphosiderite and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite chemical formula.

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Phosphosiderite and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphosiderite and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphosiderite and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphosiderite is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.

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