Eosphorite and Chabazite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.05-3.08
2.08-2.16
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Poor on {100}
distinct/good on {1011}
Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Eosphorite and Chabazite Chemical Formula
While comparing Eosphorite and Chabazite 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 Chabazite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Eosphorite and Chabazite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.