Eosphorite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
3.05-3.08
3.30-3.50
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor on {100}
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare
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
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.