Eosphorite and Hematite Physical Properties

Eosphorite

Hematite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.05-3.085.00-5.30

1 7.18

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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Poor on {100}

None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}

Mohs Hardness

2 10

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Chemical Composition

Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Eosphorite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Eosphorite and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.