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Tinzenite
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Tinzenite and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.355-3.4332.74-2.76
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven

Cleavage

{???} Good, {???} Good
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct

Mohs Hardness

-99993.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Tinzenite and Phosphosiderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite and Phosphosiderite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tinzenite- (Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Phosphosiderite- Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Tinzenite and Phosphosiderite Specific Gravity

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