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Phosphosiderite
Phosphosiderite

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Phosphosiderite and Purpurite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.74-2.76
Uneven
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
3.5-4
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
 
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3.2-3.4
Uneven
[100] [001] perfect
4-4.5
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Phosphosiderite and Purpurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphosiderite and Purpurite 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 Purpurite chemical formula.

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Phosphosiderite and Purpurite Specific Gravity

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