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Eosphorite and Andradite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.083.70-4.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {100}
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Eosphorite and Andradite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite and Andradite 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 Andradite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Andradite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Eosphorite and Andradite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Andradite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Andradite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Andradite is 3.70-4.10.