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Phosphosiderite and Weloganite Physical Properties


Weloganite and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.76  
3.20-3.22  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  
Perfect on pseudo {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
3  

Chemical Composition
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  
Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O  

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Phosphosiderite and Weloganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphosiderite and Weloganite 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 Weloganite chemical formula.

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Phosphosiderite and Weloganite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphosiderite and Weloganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphosiderite and Weloganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphosiderite is 3.20-3.22 whereas that of Weloganite is 3.20-3.22.

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