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Chlorite group and Eosphorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.6-3.3
3.05-3.08
1.5 Fracture
Lamellar
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect 001
Poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chlorite group and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group and Eosphorite 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 Chlorite group and Eosphorite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chlorite group and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorite group and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorite group and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorite group is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.