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Eosphorite and Catapleiite 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
2.72
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {100}
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Eosphorite and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite and Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Eosphorite and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Catapleiite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Catapleiite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 2.72 whereas that of Catapleiite is 2.72.