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Phosphosiderite and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Sarcopside and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.76  
3.79-3.94  

Fracture
Uneven  
Lamellar, Splintery  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
4  

Chemical Composition
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  
FeAs  

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Phosphosiderite and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphosiderite and Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside chemical formula.

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Phosphosiderite and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphosiderite and Sarcopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphosiderite and Sarcopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphosiderite is 3.79-3.94 whereas that of Sarcopside is 3.79-3.94.

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