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Spinel and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.64-3.662.74-2.76
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven

Cleavage

None, but may exhibit slight parting
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct

Mohs Hardness

83.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

MgAl2O4
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Spinel and Phosphosiderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel 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 Spinel and Phosphosiderite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
  • Chemical formula of Phosphosiderite- Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Spinel and Phosphosiderite Specific Gravity

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