Eosphorite and Hackmanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
3.05-3.08
2.27-2.33
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Poor on {100}
Not Available
Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Eosphorite and Hackmanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Eosphorite and Hackmanite 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 Hackmanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Hackmanite- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Eosphorite and Hackmanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Hackmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Hackmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 2.27-2.33 whereas that of Hackmanite is 2.27-2.33.