Phosphosiderite and Taaffeite Physical Properties

Phosphosiderite and Taaffeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphosiderite and Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Phosphosiderite- Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Phosphosiderite and Taaffeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphosiderite and Taaffeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphosiderite and Taaffeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphosiderite is 3.60-3.61 whereas that of Taaffeite is 3.60-3.61.