Eosphorite and Boracite Physical Properties

Eosphorite

Boracite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.05-3.082.95-2.96

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {100}

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Eosphorite and Boracite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite and Boracite 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 Boracite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Boracite- Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Eosphorite and Boracite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Boracite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Boracite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 2.95-2.96 whereas that of Boracite is 2.95-2.96.