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Eosphorite and Lepidolite 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
3.05-3.082.80-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {100}
{001} perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
52.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Eosphorite and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite and Lepidolite 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 Lepidolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Eosphorite and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Lepidolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Lepidolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 2.80-2.90 whereas that of Lepidolite is 2.80-2.90.