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Eosphorite and Chiastolite 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
3.00-3.15
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {100}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Eosphorite and Chiastolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite and Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Eosphorite and Chiastolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Chiastolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Chiastolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 3.00-3.15 whereas that of Chiastolite is 3.00-3.15.