Eosphorite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties

Eosphorite

Hemimorphite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.05-3.083.30-3.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {100}

Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Eosphorite and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Eosphorite and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.