Sard and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties

Sard

Phosphosiderite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.632.74-2.76

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-73.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Sard and Phosphosiderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sard 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 Sard and Phosphosiderite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sard- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Phosphosiderite- Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

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Sard and Phosphosiderite Specific Gravity

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