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Phosphosiderite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.76  
2.65-2.90  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Phosphosiderite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphosiderite and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

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Phosphosiderite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphosiderite and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphosiderite and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphosiderite is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.

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