Rock Phosphate

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