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Pietersite and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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-9999
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None
5
H2O+Fe2+,H3O2+Fe3+Si4O12
 
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2.74-2.76
Uneven
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
3.5-4
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Pietersite and Phosphosiderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pietersite 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 Pietersite and Phosphosiderite chemical formula.

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Pietersite and Phosphosiderite Specific Gravity

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