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Eosphorite and Gypsum Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Flexible
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.08
2.20-2.40
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {100}
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
2
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Eosphorite and Gypsum Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite and Gypsum 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 Gypsum chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Eosphorite and Gypsum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Gypsum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Gypsum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 2.20-2.40 whereas that of Gypsum is 2.20-2.40.