Eosphorite and Astrophyllite Physical Properties

Eosphorite

Astrophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.05-3.083.2-3.4

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {100}

Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Eosphorite and Astrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite and Astrophyllite 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 Astrophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Astrophyllite- (K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Eosphorite and Astrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Astrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Astrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Astrophyllite is 3.2-3.4.