Home
Gemstones


Phosphosiderite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.76   
1.993   

Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Uneven   
Uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct   
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   
Not Available   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Phosphosiderite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphosiderite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

Compare Blue Gemstones

Phosphosiderite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphosiderite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphosiderite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphosiderite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.

Blue Gemstones

Blue Gemstones


Compare Blue Gemstones