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Sarcopside and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties


Phosphosiderite and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.79-3.94  
2.74-2.76  

Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor  
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
4  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
FeAs  
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  

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Sarcopside and Phosphosiderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside and Phosphosiderite chemical formula.

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Sarcopside and Phosphosiderite Specific Gravity

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

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