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Eosphorite and Gahnospinel Physical Properties

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
3.05-3.08
3.65-4.55
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {100}
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Eosphorite and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite and Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Eosphorite and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Gahnospinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Gahnospinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 3.65-4.55 whereas that of Gahnospinel is 3.65-4.55.