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Piemontite and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties


Phosphosiderite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.74-2.76  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery  
Uneven  

Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct  
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)  
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  

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Piemontite and Phosphosiderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Piemontite and Phosphosiderite 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 Piemontite and Phosphosiderite chemical formula.

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Piemontite and Phosphosiderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Piemontite and Phosphosiderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Piemontite and Phosphosiderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Piemontite is 2.74-2.76 whereas that of Phosphosiderite is 2.74-2.76.

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