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Eosphorite and Amber Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.08
1.05-1.10
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {100}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
[C,H,O]

Eosphorite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite and Amber 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 Amber chemical formula.

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

Eosphorite and Amber Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.