Property | Specification |
Appearance | Brown, gray, or dark-colored rock or powder |
Form | Lumps, granules, or powdered |
Bulk Density | 1.2 – 1.5 g/cm³ |
Specific Gravity | 2.6 – 3.2 |
Hardness (Mohs Scale) | 5 – 6 |
Moisture Content | ≤ 2% |
Particle Size | As required (commonly 100–150 mesh) |
P₂O₅ (Phosphorus Pentoxide) | 26% – 34% (depending on grade) |
Calcium Oxide (CaO) | 45% – 50% |
Fluorine (F) | 2% – 4% |
Iron Oxide (Fe₂O₃) | ≤ 2% |
Color | Grayish, brownish, or black |
Odor | Odorless |
Solubility | Insoluble in water; soluble in acids |