Eosphorite and Esperite Physical Properties

Eosphorite

Esperite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.05-3.084.28-4.42

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {100}

Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Eosphorite and Esperite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite and Esperite 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 Esperite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Esperite- PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Eosphorite and Esperite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Esperite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Esperite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 4.28-4.42 whereas that of Esperite is 4.28-4.42.