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Phosphosiderite and Tanzanite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
Hard

Specific Gravity

2.74-2.763.35
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}

Mohs Hardness

3.5-46.5-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Phosphosiderite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphosiderite and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Phosphosiderite- Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Phosphosiderite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphosiderite and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphosiderite and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphosiderite is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.