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Eosphorite and Chlorastrolite 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
3.1-3.5
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
Granular
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {100}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Eosphorite and Chlorastrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite and Chlorastrolite 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 Chlorastrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Chlorastrolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Eosphorite and Chlorastrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Chlorastrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Chlorastrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 3.1-3.5 whereas that of Chlorastrolite is 3.1-3.5.