Eosphorite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.05-3.08
  
2.58-2.64
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
  
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
Poor on {100}
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
5
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
  
Eosphorite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula
While comparing Eosphorite and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Eosphorite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.