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Phosphosiderite
Phosphosiderite

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Phosphosiderite and Kainite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.74-2.762.15
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Splintery, Conchoidal

Cleavage

{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
{001}, perfect

Mohs Hardness

3.5-42.5-3
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
KMg(SO4)Cl

Phosphosiderite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphosiderite and Kainite 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 Kainite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Phosphosiderite- Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Kainite- KMg(SO4)Cl

Phosphosiderite and Kainite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphosiderite and Kainite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphosiderite and Kainite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphosiderite is 2.15 whereas that of Kainite is 2.15.