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Phosphosiderite
Phosphosiderite

Vlasovite
Vlasovite



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Phosphosiderite and Vlasovite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

2.74-2.762.97
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Conchoidal

Cleavage

{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
Distinct on {010}

Mohs Hardness

3.5-46
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
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Phosphosiderite and Vlasovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphosiderite and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Phosphosiderite- Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Vlasovite- -

Phosphosiderite and Vlasovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphosiderite and Vlasovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphosiderite and Vlasovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphosiderite is 2.97 whereas that of Vlasovite is 2.97.