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Eosphorite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.08
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
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 Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

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

Eosphorite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.