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How does phosphoric acid occur?

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It occurs as rhombic crystals or as a viscous liquid; both are deliquescent. The crystals melt at about 42¡C. It has specific gravity 1.834 at 18¡C, is soluble in alcohol, and is very soluble in water.

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