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Eosphorite and Halite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Water-soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.08
2.17
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {100}
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
2.0-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
NaCl

Eosphorite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite and Halite 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 Halite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl

Eosphorite and Halite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.