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Eosphorite and Enstatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.08
3.20-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {100}
Good/distinct on [210]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Eosphorite and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite and Enstatite 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 Enstatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Eosphorite and Enstatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Enstatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Enstatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 3.20-3.25 whereas that of Enstatite is 3.20-3.25.

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