Eosphorite and Alexandrite Physical Properties

Eosphorite

Alexandrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.05-3.083.69-3.81

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {100}

1,1 ; 3,2.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

58.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

BeAl ₂ O ₄

Eosphorite and Alexandrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite and Alexandrite 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 Eosphorite and Alexandrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl ₂ O ₄

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Eosphorite and Alexandrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Alexandrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Alexandrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Alexandrite is 3.69-3.81.