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Eosphorite and Gyrolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.08
2.48
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {100}
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
2
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Eosphorite and Gyrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite and Gyrolite 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 Gyrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Eosphorite and Gyrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Gyrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Gyrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 2.48 whereas that of Gyrolite is 2.48.