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Phosphosiderite
Phosphosiderite

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Phosphosiderite and Tremolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.74-2.762.95-3.07
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Conchoidal

Cleavage

{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}

Mohs Hardness

3.5-45-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Phosphosiderite and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphosiderite and Tremolite 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 Tremolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Phosphosiderite- Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Phosphosiderite and Tremolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphosiderite and Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphosiderite and Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphosiderite is 2.95-3.07 whereas that of Tremolite is 2.95-3.07.