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Phosphosiderite and Marialite Physical Properties


Marialite and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.76   
2.50   

Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Uneven   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct   
Distinct on {100} and {110}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Phosphosiderite and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphosiderite and Marialite 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 Marialite chemical formula.

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Phosphosiderite and Marialite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphosiderite and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphosiderite and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphosiderite is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.

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