Eosphorite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Eosphorite

Chrysotile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.05-3.082.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven

Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {100}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

52.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Eosphorite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Eosphorite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.