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Eosphorite and Edenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.083.05-3.37
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {100}
Good on (110)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Eosphorite and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite and Edenite 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 Edenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Eosphorite and Edenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Edenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Edenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.37 whereas that of Edenite is 3.05-3.37.