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Phosphosiderite and Sugilite Physical Properties


Sugilite and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.76  
2.69-2.79  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  
Poor on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Phosphosiderite and Sugilite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphosiderite and Sugilite 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 Sugilite chemical formula.

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Phosphosiderite and Sugilite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphosiderite and Sugilite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphosiderite and Sugilite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphosiderite is 2.69-2.79 whereas that of Sugilite is 2.69-2.79.

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