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Phosphosiderite and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Seraphinite and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.76  
2.60-3.02  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Phosphosiderite and Seraphinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphosiderite and Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite chemical formula.

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Phosphosiderite and Seraphinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphosiderite and Seraphinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphosiderite and Seraphinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphosiderite is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Seraphinite is 2.60-3.02.

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