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Eosphorite and Gaylussite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
decomposes in water
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.08
1.93-1.99
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {100}
perfect [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Eosphorite and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Eosphorite and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.