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Eosphorite and Hurlbutite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.08
2.90
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {100}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Eosphorite and Hurlbutite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite and Hurlbutite 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 Hurlbutite chemical formula.

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

Eosphorite and Hurlbutite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Hurlbutite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Hurlbutite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 2.90 whereas that of Hurlbutite is 2.90.