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Phosphosiderite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.76  
1.847-1.852  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  
Poor to indistinct on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
2-3  

Chemical Composition
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  
Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Phosphosiderite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphosiderite and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Phosphosiderite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphosiderite and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphosiderite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphosiderite is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.

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