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Eosphorite and Malachite 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
3.05-3.083.25-4.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {100}
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
53.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cu2CO3(OH)2

Eosphorite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite and Malachite 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 Malachite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2

Eosphorite and Malachite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Malachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Malachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 3.25-4.10 whereas that of Malachite is 3.25-4.10.