Eosphorite and Fluorite Physical Properties

Eosphorite

Fluorite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

3.05-3.08

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal

Poor on {100}

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

Brittle

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

3.00-3.25

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

CaF₂

Eosphorite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

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Eosphorite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite Vs Fluorite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is whereas that of Fluorite is .