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Eosphorite and Carnelian Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.08
2.58-2.64
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {100}
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO2

Eosphorite and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite and Carnelian 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 Carnelian chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2

Eosphorite and Carnelian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.