Eosphorite and Fluorite Physical Properties

Eosphorite

Fluorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.05-3.083.00-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {100}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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.

Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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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 and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.