Eosphorite and Dioptase Physical Properties

Eosphorite and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite and Dioptase 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 Dioptase chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Eosphorite and Dioptase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Dioptase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Dioptase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 3.25-3.35 whereas that of Dioptase is 3.25-3.35.