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Phosphosiderite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Hiddenite and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.76  
3.15-3.21  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  
1,2 prismatic  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  
LiAlSi2O6  

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Phosphosiderite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphosiderite and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

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Phosphosiderite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphosiderite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphosiderite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphosiderite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.

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